Alexandria Historical Society

05/12/2018

Congratulations to the 2018 History majors!

05/03/2018

Hello friends,

A few updates as the semester wraps up here at Patrick Henry.
1) Keep your eyes peeled for the next issue of the Alexandria Historical Review. It will be published soon!

2)With the current organizers graduating, we would like to pass on the Society to Joshua Trepiccione. He will be the new contact person for trips, membership, and information.

We wish him and all the members of the Society the best.

--Mark, Cory, Olivia

02/10/2018

The AHS and friends went to Gettysburg this semester.

02/08/2018

Don’t forget to sign up for our trip to Gettysburg this Saturday. Don’t miss out on the adventure!

01/31/2018

The Alexandria Historical Review has published its fall edition—imperialism throughout history. Submissions are by Joshua Trepiccione, Ryan Kilhenny, Maren Sekerak, Sarah Geesaman, and Hannah Blalack. Read it below!

Volume 2 Issue 1 of Patrick Henry College's undergraduate historical review examines imperialism around the world.

01/29/2018

Hello, friends!

We will be visiting Gettysburg February 10 with Dr. Favelo. An ASE and chapel announcement will go out pretty soon with the exact details. In the meantime, contact Mark Van Matre, Cory Gibbons, or Olivia Cockely for questions, to pay dues, or to sign up.

08/29/2017

The Alexandria Historical Society is pleased to announce the publication of the first edition of the Alexandria Historical Review. Authors for the first edition include Johanna Christophel, Bethany Horvat, Becca Samelson, and Rosalie Blacklock. The editors are Nathaniel Mullins, Olivia Cockley, Dawson Frasier, Mark Van Matre, and Stan Crocker, along with design editor Megan McEwen. We owe much to the advice of Drs. Favelo and Spinney.

You can access the publication here: https://issuu.com/alexandriahistoricalreview/docs/alexandria_historical_review_issue_

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08/18/2017

Hello friends new and old, be sure to check out our table at the extra-curricular fair today. We'll be set up from 11-1 to talk about our plans for the semester, sign-ups, and more. See you there!

05/23/2017

Wishing the Class of 2017 History majors a (belated) congratulations on their graduation from Patrick Henry College! Ravi Zacharias delivered the commencement address. After the ceremony Drs. Spinney and Favelo
awarded each History graduate an original World War II medal with the inscription "Efficiency | Honor | Fidelity " for their commitment to the History program.

03/13/2017

This week marks the beginning of the Spring 2017 Newsmakers Interviews Series with Dr. Marvin Olasky. Come on out to the BHC Coffee Shop each day for some inspiring and intriguing interviews! Some of the most important voices in politics, religion, and education will share their thoughts on what's most important in today's culture.

EDIT: The impending snow store has caused some of the interviews to be reschedule. Today's interviews include James Ackerman of Prison Fellowship and Canon Andrew White (the vicar of St George's Church in Baghdad) at 4 p.m.

09/04/2016

Mount Vernon

Gettysburg, Fort Ward, Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon

09/03/2016

Patrick Henry College students enjoyed a weekend outing to George Washington's mansion, Mt. Vernon, hosted by the Alexandria Historical Society and History Professor Dr. Spinney. Northern Virginia is full of cool historical sites!