Virginia's 90th Historic Garden Week Includes Alexandria Tour

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Visitors can get a rare look into some of Old Town Alexandria's best homes in a returning tour as part of the 90th annual Historic Garden Week in Virginia.

The Old Town Alexandria homes and gardens tour will be held Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The walking tour is organized by the Garden Club of Alexandria and The Hunting Creek Garden Club.

"We are thrilled to welcome visitors to our tour in Old Town Alexandria, which highlights gorgeous homes and gardens that have been lovingly restored and updated," said tour co-Chair Barbara Warder in a statement. "We are grateful to the generous homeowners who are opening their homes for the tour – some for the first time ever."

One of the tour highlights is the Dr. William Brown House, which George Washington frequented. The property blends original features like a 1790 hand-hewn stone sink and bake oven with an updated interior and exterior.

Other places on the tour include properties showcasing Federal and Greek Revival architecture and neighboring frame homes showing life in 18th century Old Town Alexandria. Homes may feature period antiques, original artwork and notable garden features.

A tour ticket also gets attendees access to Carlyle House, Lee-Fendall House, River Farm, Gunston Hall, Mount Vernon and Green Spring Gardens on tour day, April 15.

Tickets are $55 and may be purchased at www.vagardenweek.org/tours/old-town-alexandria or on April 15 in person at the Alexandria Visitors Center, 221 King Street, Alexandria, VA.

Over 50 years, Historic Garden Week tours across Virginia have raised $518 million, with proceeds benefit the preservation and restoration of Virginia's historic public gardens and landscapes and two research fellowships in landscape architecture. Funds have gone to landmarks like George Washington's Mount Vernon, Stratford Hall, and The College of William & Mary.

Other locations around Virginia will host Historic Garden Week tours from April 15 to 22. The full schedule is available at www.vagardenweek.org/tours.

The event will be held rain or shine.