Alexandria historian McArthur Myers died today after a long illness. He was 73.
City leaders remember “Mac” Myers as a kind man with an endless supply of stories who was motivated to keep Alexandria informed of its frequently troubled past. A lifetime resident and Living Legend, Myers was integral in erecting historical signage in and around Alexandria, including markers along the African American Heritage Waterfront Trail.
Myers was a mental health social worker in D.C. for four decades before retiring in 2015. Four years later, he received the Ben Brenman Award from the Alexandria Archaeological Commission “in recognition of his dedication to the preservation and interpretation of Alexandria’s African American heritage.”…