General Information

General Tour Information

• The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
• The tour takes place in light rain. In the event of severe weather, ticket holders will be notified and it will be postponed to the next day.
• Children under 12 are not allowed inside the homes; infants carried by an adult are welcome. Strollers must be left outside.
• No food or drink is allowed in the homes.
• No video or photographs of the home interiors are allowed.
• No pets and no smoking are allowed inside or around the homes.
• Proceeds benefit Inova Alexandria Hospital.

Please visit the sponsorship page to see – and support – our amazing 2026 Tour, Home, and Gold Sponsors!

You can donate to the Twig anytime and ask that the donation be directed to support the homes tour. The Twig a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN 23-7025070).

2027 Historic Homes Tour Fast Facts

When and where is the 2027 tour?

The 85th Annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour is Saturday, September 25, 2027, in Old Town Alexandria.

How much are tickets, and where do I buy them?

If you purchased tickets for the 2026 homes tour, we will email you when and where to purchase tickets. Otherwise, please email marketing@thetwig.org with your name and email address if you would like to be notified when tickets go on sale in 2027. 

Do you offer a refund for purchased tickets?

No; all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Please consider your ticket purchase a donation to The Twig in support of Inova Alexandria Hospital. The Twig a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN 23-7025070).

Which homes are on the tour?

The homes are kept a secret until tour day — the surprise is part of the experience. Each year’s lineup is chosen largely by word of mouth: many homes are offered by owners who have lovingly restored or maintained their historic properties, and others come from Twig members, past guests, and local real estate agents.

A modest exterior often opens into rooms full of curated art, collections, pools, and gardens, because the front of a house rarely tells its whole story. Members of the Twig serve as docents in the homes, providing ticketholders with detailed explanations of items of interest and stories from the homeowners that help bring the history of each home alive.

Where does my ticket money go?

The Twig is an all-volunteer organization of women dedicated to raising money for Inova Alexandria Hospital. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN 23-7025070).

All proceeds from the Homes Tour support the hospital. For over 90 years, The Twig has raised more than $6 million for community healthcare in Alexandria, funding improvements in areas such as women’s health, nursing, and indigent care.

How can I become a tour sponsor?

Businesses and individuals can support the homes tour at a range of sponsorship levels, which include recognition in the tour book, on our website, and on social media. To learn more, email marketing@thetwig.org.

How can I stay informed or get involved?

To receive tour updates or for questions about the tour, email homestour@thetwig.org.