Women's history walk on July 3
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National Center for Women’s Innovations
Alexandria Celebrates Women
For Immediate Release
June 23, 2025
Contact: Jane Plitt ja...@womensinnovations.org
Free Women’s History Walk to Showcase Woman behind GPS
Alexandria, VA -- Throughout Virginia’s history, women have taken unprecedented steps to invent, achieve and innovate. To honor their footsteps, the National Center for Women’s Innovations and Alexandria Celebrates Women, in partnership with the Alexandria, VA America 250 Committee, will join forces to sponsor a FREE fitness and history walk to Alexandria’s Virginia Tech campus at Potomac Yards Thursday July 3, 2025.
Participants will meet outside the Braddock Road Metro Station at 7 am EDT and walk the Potomac Yard Trail* to the VA Tech Innovation campus where a 9 am event will be held to honor Gladys West and her trailblazing role enabling GPS (Global Positioning System). West’s traveling exhibit -- showcasing the odds she overcame – has attracted thousands of visitors and inspired students of all ages. The University of Colorado/Denver will host the West exhibit for the upcoming academic year.
The Trail parallels a portion of Alexandria’s historic railroad passages. Set at a leisurely pace, the trek will also enable walkers to explore the history of women and railroads.
Participants may also travel to or from the Tech campus event via the Braddock Road and Potomac Yards Metro Stations.
FREE registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-goodbye-salute-to-the-dr-west-exhibit-tickets-1434828192749
*The 2.1 mile Potomac Yard Trail runs from the Braddock Road Metro Station North along Potomac Avenue to connect with the Four Mile Run Trail. This trail features exercise equipment, basketball courts, tennis courts, and numerous playgrounds.