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Virginia Landmarks December 2, 1998 | Fairlington Historic District Alexandria Farmers' Market | National Register March 29, 1999 |
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 Farmers' Market Old Town Alexandria People who come to the Alexandria Farmer’s Market find themselves in a busy plaza where local farmers and artists have been selling their products since 1753. Old Town Alexandria’s Market Square is thought to be one of the nation’s oldest continually operating farmer’s markets, serving as a primary way Alexandria residents have typically obtained their meat, dairy, fish, fruits and vegetables. George Washington sent his produce from Mount Vernon to be sold at the Farmer’s Market. Today, the market offers Alexandrians a way to reconnect to the past, while participating in an ongoing local and national tradition. According to an 1876 edition of the Alexandria Gazette, some things have not change because "to sell it here you’ve got to grow it or make it at home." (Photo by Ron Patterson) |
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