Local History/Special Collections

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LOCAL HISTORY / SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Local History/Special Collections is located inside the Barrett Branch Library.

Local History & Special Collections is closed to the public, however staff are working remotely and curbside service is available.

You may contact Local History & Special Collections staff by phone or email or set up a virtual appointment during the following hours:

Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

While staff at Local History & Special Collections endeavor to respond with 24 hours, please understand that it may take as long as 2 weeks to respond depending on the currentl level of staffing. LH/SC can only provide a maximum of 2 hours of research per request.

Hours & Location

We're closed Monday October 10 due to Indigenous Peoples Day

Mon, Oct 03	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 04	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 05	10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 06	Closed
Fri, Oct 07	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 08	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 09	Closed

717 Queen Street
Alexandria
Alexandria, VA 22314

Tel: 703.746.1706

Fax: 703.746.1708

About the branch

Appointments encouraged but not required.

Parking: No library parking lot. Street parking is available. A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street.

Public Transit:

Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles).
Metrobus: 10A/B, 11C
DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
King Street Trolley: King & Columbus