New Historic Marker To Be Unveiled In Alexandria Neighborhood

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A new historic marker honoring an Alexandria-based African American neighborhood will be dedicated in September.

The historic marker unveiling ceremony honoring colored Rosemont will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. near the Wythe and West Streets intersection.

The Colored Rosemont refers to an African American neighborhood created in the early 20th century. The Colored Rosemont Oral History Initiative has been working to collect residents' stories and memories to preserve the neighborhood's history. The area is now commonly known as West Braddock, as it is located west of the Braddock Road Metro station and Braddock Road.

The historic marker unveiling will feature remarks from Mayor Alyia Gaskins, the Office of Historic Alexandria, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and the Colored Rosemont Descendant Group. In the case of rain, the ceremony will be held at the Alexandria Black History Museum at 902 Wythe Street.