Torn asunder during the civil war...

[Glorybound]

Torn asunder during the Civil War, Alexandria prepares to commemorate 150 years since Union occupation

"Wealthy families packed their silver and became refugees, heading south to escape the impending occupation. Some ditched other property slaves at the jail on the corner of St. Asaph and Princess streets for safekeeping, according to historian James Barber."

Read article here: http://alextimes.com/2011/05/torn-asunder-during-the-civil-war-alexa/

 

[16thVA]

Here is another website on Alexandria and the war, a fair amount of photos and information.

http://alexandriava.gov/historic/fortward/default.aspx?id=40044