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Get Out: Fort Hunt's Burning Secret

Before you head out this weekend, check out these five local events.

  • WHAT: Bring a lawn chair and listen to the music of Atzilut.
  • WHEN: Friday, August 19, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • WHERE: Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
  • HOW MUCH: Free

 

  • WHAT: One of the oldest farmers' markets in the country
  • WHEN: Saturday, August 20, 5:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • WHERE: Market Square, 301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • HOW MUCH: Free

 

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  • WHAT: Learn about what happened at Fort Hunt on August 20, 1945.
  • WHEN: Saturday, August 20, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • WHERE
  • HOW MUCH: Free

 

  • WHAT: A concert hosted by Focus with two performances
  • WHEN: Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m.
  • WHERE
  • HOW MUCH: $10

 

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  • WHAT: Bring a picnic and enjoy the music of the Potomac Harmony Chorus.
  • WHEN: Sunday, August 21, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • WHERE:
  • HOW MUCH: Free
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