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Guided Cemetery Tours
Walk Among History's Makers
90-minute historian-led tours through America's most historic cemetery complex — stories unavailable anywhere else.
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America 250 · Official Historical Resource
Gravestone Stories is recognized by Visit Alexandria as an official America 250 historical resource, connecting visitors to Alexandria's Revolutionary foundations.
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Private & Group Programs
Bringing History to Your Organization
Custom 90-minute programs for conferences, heritage organizations, DAR/SAR chapters, educational institutions, and America250 events. Starting at $450.
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This Week in Alexandria History
Week of April 8 • 6 stories available
April 27, 1870 (156 years ago)
Montgomery Dent Corse Injured in Virginia Capitol Disaster
Montgomery Dent Corse—Alexandria native, banker, and commander of the 17th Virginia Infantry during the Civil War—was seriously injured during the catastrophic collapse of the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. On April 27, 1870, the floor of a packed courtroom gave way during a contested election hearing, plunging spectators into the chamber below. More than 60 ...
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Featured Blog Story
George Washington’s Funeral: The Mourners Buried in Alexandria
On December 14, 1799, George Washington died at Mount Vernon. Four days later, on December 18, George Washington's funeral brought many of Alexandria’s leading citizens to Mount Vernon — physicians…
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Spotlight Story
Posted: March 19, 2026
Alexandria Revolutionary War Patriots | 162 Buried
162 Revolutionary War patriots are buried in Alexandria, Virginia. These aren't estimates. Every name has been verified by service record, burial...
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