Office of Historic Alexandria

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  The Lyceum opened in 1839 as a venue for education pursuits, today it is Alexandria's History Museum

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  Entry to the 175 years of Local History exhibit

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  Typical Graphic Panel direct printed on recycled PVC

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  West wall of Coldsmith Gallery for temporary exhibits at the Lyceum

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  Benjamin Hallowell one of the founders of The Lyceum and his personal journals

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  Bicentennial Quilt gift of the Martha Washington Library completed in 1976 for the nation's bicentennial

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  "You be the Curator" informed visitors about what makes selected artifacts important

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  Flip Door graphic with matrix explaining the Quilt symbols, made by the Martha Washington Quilters in 1976.

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  Display Case layout with "Docent Card" interpreting case artifacts

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  Corner display areas with cut-out graphics to create artifact vignettes

The Lyceum:  175 Years of Local History displays items from the collection that provide a glimpse into different aspects of the Alexandria community since its founding in the 18th century. 

Throughout the exhibition, visitors are invited to “Be the Curator” and consider why some artifacts are in the museum. These tangible items selected from the permanent collection of Lyceum represent the merchants, workers, and residents that  whose contributions help define and illuminate Alexandria’s history.

Design and production was completed within 4 weeks.    

The Lyceum: 175 Years of Local History