
09/13/2025
ROSEMONT HISTORICAL.MARKER TODAY 3PM
Hope you are able to attend the dedication ceremony for a Virginia State Historic Marker recognizing the Colored Rosemont neighborhood. The dedication ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 13 from 3-4 p.m. on the corner of Wythe and West streets, across from the Braddock Road metro station.
State Historic Marker Dedication to Honor Alexandria Colored Rosemont Neighborhood
The City of Alexandria’s Office of Historic Alexandria (OHA), in partnership with community members and descendants, will lead the unveiling of a new state historic marker commemorating the legacy of Colored Rosemont, a vibrant African American neighborhood established in 1926.
Attendees can RSVP online.
Learn more about the Colored Rosemont Community History Initiative on the City’s website.
Visit alexandriava.gov for more information.