Introduction During the winter, outdoor walking tours face challenges due to weather conditions. Despite canceling several tours, historical research at the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex has continued. A team of […]
Category: The Methodist Protestant Cemetery
The Methodist Protestant Cemetery was formally established in 1833, even though the current signage states 1809, which is incorrect. The cemetery is abandoned but maintained by the City of Alexandria. There are around 1500 burials in the cemetery.
Born on April 6, 1820, Major George Duffey was a third-generation silversmith in Alexandria and lived until July 10, 1895. He lies at rest in The Methodist Protestant Cemetery. His […]
In Alexandria’s Methodist Protestant Cemetery rests Joseph Bruin (1808 – 1882), a prominent figure known for his involvement in the slave trade. He ran one of the largest slave pens […]
