The Franklin and Armfield Office, which houses the Freedom House Museum, is a historic commercial building in Alexandria, Virginia (until 1846, the District of Columbia). A drive of 6.6 mi reaches White House. For mild weather, aim for April, May, September and October (68–80°F highs).
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In brief
A museum inside Alexandria
Places to stay next door
Residence Inn by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street is 0.2 miles away; Avr Alexandria Old Town Hotel Llc (0.2 mi) and Gaylord National Harbor (0.2 mi) are close too. 86 places to stay are within 4 miles. Hotels nearby ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 42 miles northeast (straight-line). Hotels nearby ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 3 miles from Franklin and Armfield Office.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
A month-by-month look
Here is how the weather at Franklin and Armfield Office changes month by month.
Jan44° / 27°
Feb48° / 28°
Mar56° / 36°
Apr68° / 45°
May76° / 55°
Jun84° / 64°
Jul89° / 69°
Aug87° / 67°
Sep80° / 60°
Oct69° / 48°
Nov58° / 38°
Dec48° / 31°
Typical highs and lows in Alexandria. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Alexandria. Alexandria’s full climate →
About
Franklin and Armfield Office
The Franklin and Armfield Office, which houses the Freedom House Museum, is a historic commercial building in Alexandria, Virginia (until 1846, the District of Columbia). Built c. 1810–1820, it was first used as a private residence before being converted to the offices of the largest slave trading firm in the United States, started in 1828 by Isaac Franklin and John Armfield. Ship manifests from the National Archives indicate that at least 5,000 slaves were trafficked through the office and its now-demolished slave pens.
The building at 1315 Duke Street is located just west of Alexandria's Old Town. Its exterior, which was renovated in a vernacular Empire style after the building was subdivided into apartments, was restored to its original Federal appearance in 2025.
Type
Museum
Listed
National Historic Landmark (1978) · National Register of Historic Places (1978) · Virginia Historic Landmark (1979)
DCARonald Reagan Washington National · major hub3 mi
IADWashington Dulles · major hub24 mi
BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall · major hub33 mi
Places to stay and eat: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · streets, water and the site outline: Overture Maps / OpenStreetMap contributors · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Franklin and Armfield Office’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Questions people have about Franklin and Armfield Office
Is Franklin and Armfield Office in Alexandria?
Yes. It’s inside Alexandria, VA.
When is the best time to visit Franklin and Armfield Office?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
How far is Franklin and Armfield Office from Baltimore?
About 42 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Franklin and Armfield Office?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
What hotels are near Franklin and Armfield Office?
Residence Inn by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street (0.2 mi), Avr Alexandria Old Town Hotel Llc (0.2 mi) and Gaylord National Harbor (0.2 mi). 86 places to stay are within 4 miles.
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