You can purchase your Scavenger Hunt at The Christmas Attic, 125 S. Union Street on the corner of Union and Prince Streets, just two blocks from the Ramsay House Visitor Center. (703-548-2829, 800-881-0085)
A costumed pirate leads young buccaneers ages 4 to 7 on a hunt through Alexadria’s hideouts on Trail of the Pirate’s Treasure, offered Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m., by reservation only, spring through fall. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Purchase the Old Town Scavenger Hunt and follow the clues for a self-guided history trip. Packets lead you to information on either George Washington; Dr. James Craik, Washington’s friend and physician; or William Ramsay, a wealthy tobacco merchant. Ghouls and spirits star in the Ghost & Graveyard Tour, open to ages 11 and older.