Spouse/Guest Tour: Old Town Alexandria with Lunch at Gadsby's Tavern

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Upon arrival, you will travel on foot to Gadsby’s Tavern for lunch. Gadsby’s Tavern, is an original
18th century tavern in Alexandria, Virginia. A fine dining establishment, since 1770, it was in this
popular tavern that George Washington celebrated his last birthday party and many of our
colonel patriots gathered.

After lunch, through their licensed tour guide, you will hear of how as a young surveyor, Mr.
Washington plotted the original lots for the city in 1749. Today’s guide will also point out Christ
Church, where Mr. Washington served as vestryman. You will then walk by Market Square,
where Washington commanded his t...