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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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This Week in Alexandria History
Week of July 18 • 3 stories available
July 21, 1861 (165 years ago)
The Great Skedaddle: Alexandria’s Artillery Captain Who Sparked a Rout
On July 21, 1861, as Union troops fell back from the fields of Manassas, panic broke loose at Cub Run Bridge. A single wagon overturned, blocking the narrow crossing—and at that moment, Capt. Delaware Kemper’s Alexandria Light Artillery opened fire. His shells crashed into the chokepoint, triggering chaos remembered in the press as “The Great ...
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Love and Legacy: The Story Behind Fort Myers, Florida’s Namesake
When Marion Isabelle Twiggs, the daughter of United States Army General David E. Twiggs, the commander of the United States forces in Texas, first met one of his staff officers,…
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Spotlight Story
Posted: July 14, 2026
Uncover Captivating Histories Hidden in Alexandria's Cemeteries
The history beneath our feet Recently I shared the story of two physicians, Dr. James Craik and Dr. Robert Creighton, who survived Braddock's defeat...
Last updated: Jul 18, 4:00 PM EDT