Arts & CultureThursday, November 12

The Forces Awaken!

Name: The Forces Awaken!
Start: 2026-11-13T00:00:01.000Z
End: 2026-11-13T01:00:00.000Z
Location: The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum

Thursday, November 12 · 7-8 p.m. · The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum

7-8 p.m.

When: Thursday, November 12 · 7-8 p.m.
Where: The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum201 South Washington Street · Alexandria, VA · 22314

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Join us for "The Forces Awaken!" - An Evening of Philosophic Reveries! A Pageant of Modern Scientifical Recreations & Amusements! Grand Spectacle and Curious Demonstrations Revealing Unseen & Mysterious Forces of the Universe, will be on display courtesy of: The Professor. Join veteran science educator and historian Dean Howarth (The Natural Philosopher, LLC) for an evening of 19the-century science. Mr. Howarth will conduct experiments from the 19th century, much like ones conducted at Lyceum Hall in Alexandria in the 1840s and 50s. Enjoy astounding and shocking (sometimes literally) demonstrations as you learn about the invisible forces that are all around us. Beer and wine for sale.

Location: Lyceum

Fees: $15/$12 for Historic Alexandria members

Tags: Lyceum, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town

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