Friendship Firehouse Museum
Friendship Firehouse Museum
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QuickWhitTravel
Washington DC, DC3,763 contributions
This firehouse is fascinating! It was founded in 1774, and one of the water pumps they have there was supposedly bought by George Washington and sent from Philadelphia! I've also been on their walking tour, which was really interesting all on its own! Please go visit, despite their limited hours. You won't regret it!
Written March 17, 2015
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QuickWhitTravel
Washington DC, DC3,763 contributions
Jul 2012 • Friends
I really like this particular museum because it's an important part of history that endures today (firefighting), and they've done a great job of maintaining what they have--fire pumps, wagons, buckets from 1774 bucket brigades--it's cool! It's free to go, but by all means support them if you can. $2 donation suggested, but they really don't pressure you. It's the fire department George started, for goodness' sake! =)
Written July 4, 2012
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dandre01
Las Vegas, Neveda29 contributions
Apr 2019
The Friendship Firehouse Museum is simply one of the classiest dining establishments in Old Town, Alexandria! It is quite a coincidence that my wife and I will be dining there this evening!
Written August 30, 2019
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RachelinKabul
Jumpin' all over the world293 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
Learning about the former firehouse rivalries in Old Town was fun, and the old fire fighting equipment is really cool. Good for kids and adults.
Written August 17, 2015
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deborah r
United States542 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
it is small but interesting to see an old firehouse and to think
about the past role in the city's history.
about the past role in the city's history.
Written April 21, 2015
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Kelly K
San Antonio, TX110 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
While the building appeared small, it had so much history inside. We were greeted by a person clearly dedicated to preserving the artifacts of colonial fire equipment, knowledgable of its use and procedures of that time. Our questions were greeted with full explanations and we felt as welcome guests as we wondered at the way it might have been using the aparatus we were shown.
It was a only by chance we found Friendship Firehouse Museum to visit, but we remarked to each other as being glad we entered. Give yourself a treat and stop in to view and learn of their history.
It was a only by chance we found Friendship Firehouse Museum to visit, but we remarked to each other as being glad we entered. Give yourself a treat and stop in to view and learn of their history.
Written May 19, 2014
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Michael R
Warlingham, UK345 contributions
If you have an interest in the history of the Fire Service then this is an interesting place to pop in to. It contains two old appliances,one horse drawn and one pulled by humans! plus a couple of exhibits. Upstairs are a few photo's and correspondence about the Fire Company.
The building currently has scaffolding up and is just off of King Street. If you have an interest then it's worth 30 minutes of your time.
The building currently has scaffolding up and is just off of King Street. If you have an interest then it's worth 30 minutes of your time.
Written March 3, 2009
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Sylvia
Detroit, MI11 contributions
Jun 2022
The Friendship Firehouse Museum had many old artifacts used in history and how technology has come a long way to assist firefighters.
Written June 15, 2022
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Gene K
Salisbury, NC1,246 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Fun place to visit to learn about early days firefighting and equipment in Alexandria. Docents are very good at explaining the various equipment on display.
Written June 11, 2022
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Annaline
Park Ridge, IL7,165 contributions
May 2019
A lot of history this particular Friendship company has. This small bldg was converted to small museum on 2 floors. You don’t need more than 15 minutes for it but you can spend much more time if you want to read all displays.
Bring cash or credit cards for gifts. The gift shop is very small but you could definitely find a nice gift here for your family or friends.
Bring cash or credit cards for gifts. The gift shop is very small but you could definitely find a nice gift here for your family or friends.
Written May 19, 2019
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