# Event Details - **Event Name**: Alexandria Festival of the Book: Portraying America 1776-2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Portraying America 1776 - 2026, a one-day book festival celebrating our nation’s rich history and literary achievements.About this EventSponsored by Virginia Humanities and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Alexandria, the event will gather authors and readers to explore the history, art, architecture and literature that are part of the American experience.​Virginia Humanities has delivered public Humanities programs throughout the State for more than 50 years and has presented the Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville for more than 30 years. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church was founded more than 200 years ago.Designed by architect Benjamin Latrobe, who also worked on the U.S. Capitol, the White House porticos and St. John’s Lafayette Square, St. Paul’s was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. St. Paul’s has a tradition of hosting various music, lecture, art, garden and community events.More details comming soon!Agenda?: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMWelcome and Opening Remarks?: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AMSession #1: George Washington and His Legacies?: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PMSession #2: Perspectives: Lens on the Revolutionary War Period?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMSession #3: America’s Gilded Age?: 02:15 PM - 03:30 PMSession #4: America’s Jazz Age and Forward - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/alexandria-festival-of-the-book-portraying-america-1776-2026/100001981438004410 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Alexandria - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: St. Paul's Episcopal Church - **lat**: 38.802884 - **long**: -77.04480699999999 - **full address**: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 228 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Alexandria Festival of the Book: Portraying America 1776-2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ba379cc2fee9ce23af2861c37989c59c60bdf6bf17ff48c1d5ad80a45b3b8dcd-rimg-w1000-h500-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1769346788 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Alexandria Festival of the Book: Portraying America 1776-2026 being held? - **A:** Alexandria Festival of the Book: Portraying America 1776-2026 takes place on Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 228 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Alexandria Festival of the Book: Portraying America 1776-2026? - **A:** Alexandria Festival of the Book: Portraying America 1776-2026 is organized by Virginia Humanities & St. Paul's Episcopal Church. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Alexandria Festival of the Book: Portraying America 1776-2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alexandria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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