Tour Historic Homes and Gardens in Alexandria

Eight of Old Town’s finest private homes and gardens will open their doors to the public as part of the 80th Historic Garden Week in Virginia.

This year’s tour in Alexandria covers the northern part of Old Town and includes houses dating back to 1795.

The homes on display April 20 will feature flower arrangements created by members of the Garden Club of Alexandria and the Hunting Creek Garden Club.

All proceeds go toward the restoration of historic gardens and landmarks in Virginia.

In addition to the homes and gardens listed below, participants of the garden tour may enter free of charge with a garden ticket the Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden, Carlyle Historic Park and Lloyd House, American Horicultur Society at River Farm, George Washington Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, Gunston Hall Plantation ad Ivy Hill Cemetery.

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Come view:

224 N. Fairfax St., an 18th century house “modernized” in the 1870s. The first floor den was once a stable.

222 N. Royal St., which tax records show was built around 1820. In 2010, its current owners began a 17-month renovation including a walled garden.

217 N. St. Asaph St., a freestanding townhome dating to 1820.

308 N. Columbus St., a late Victorian home renovated in the 1980s shows the owners passions for antiques and sporting.

202 N. Columbus St. was built in 1890 by a sea captain for his three daughters. The trio of adjoining townhomes located at 200, 202 and 202 N. Columbus were referred to as the “Three Sisters.” Enjoy the magnolia tree!

511 Cameron St. is opening its garden only at this house built around 1850.

607 Oronoco St. is also opening its garden only. It’s part of the boyhood home of Robert E. Lee. The Potts-Fitzhugh House was built around 1795 for John Potts, the first secretary of the Potomac Navigation Co.

609 Oronoco St. is also opening its garden. Guests can enjoy the Federal-style home and its clipped boxwood, cedar, hemlock, dogwood, beech and more.

Light refreshments will be abailable at Lloyd House, 220 N. Washington St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the day of the tour.

Tickets may be purchased in advance for $35 at www.VAGardenweek.org and at the Alexandria Visitors Center, 221 King St. On the date of the tour, they may be purchased for $40 at any house on the tour or at the Alexandria Visitor's Center. The Alexandria tour will be held on its scheduled day, rain or shine.