On Saturday, May 21, BPAC led a group walk to discuss how Alexandria's history was shaped by different modes of transportation. About ten people and one special canine guest gathered on a warm summerlike morning for a one-mile walk through Old Town. During the tour, we learned about the time that President Teddy Roosevelt made … Continue reading BPAC leads transportation history walk
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GO Alex and BPAC co-host National Walking Day event
To celebrate National Walking Day on April 6, GO Alex and BPAC co-sponsored an event to talk about how to walk to get your groceries and do other errands. We met at the Eisenhower Avenue metro station and then walked around the Eisenhower East neighborhood, future home of Wegman's and other walkable destinations. Two BPAC … Continue reading GO Alex and BPAC co-host National Walking Day event
BPAC kicks off 2022 events with women’s history walk
On Saturday, March 26, BPAC led a group walk to visit women-owned businesses, in celebration of Women's History Month. About seventeen people gathered on a brisk spring morning for a one-mile walk through Old Town. During the tour, we learned why Gizem White has been dubbed the Turkish Coffee Lady and talked about the new … Continue reading BPAC kicks off 2022 events with women’s history walk
BPAC co-hosts annual holiday lights ride + walk
On December 17-18, BPAC teamed up with the Alexandria SpokesWomen to host the eleventh annual Alexandria holiday lights ride + walk. On our walking and biking tours, we admired the twinkly lights, festive decorations, and amazing creativity of Del Ray's residents. "Christmas Card Lane" on E. Luray Avenue was a particular hit. We also went … Continue reading BPAC co-hosts annual holiday lights ride + walk
BPAC organizes veterans’ history walk
On Sunday, November 14, BPAC led a group walk to sites associated with wars and military veterans. About ten people — along with two special canine guests — gathered near Tavern Square and then did a one-mile walk through Old Town. Extra handwarmers came in handy at the chilly start, but soon the temperatures warmed … Continue reading BPAC organizes veterans’ history walk
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