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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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"David Heiby is a noted historian and an authority on American history from the colonial era through the 19th century. He is truly a force of nature — we hit the jackpot when we booked this tour."NOIDK · TripAdvisor, January 2026
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 July 17 • 3 stories available
July 17, 1862 (164 years ago)
From Contraband to Confiscation
On July 17, 1862, Congress passed the Second Confiscation Act — a law that reshaped both freedom and federal power during the Civil War. It declared enslaved people owned by Confederate supporters to be “forever free” and prohibited their return under federal authority. In Union-occupied Alexandria, where thousands of freedom seekers had taken refuge, this ...
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Latest Research Story
Featured Blog Story
Dr. James Craik: George Washington’s Friend and Physician
Early Life and Education Dr. James Craik was born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, in 1730. He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh before serving as a surgeon in the British…
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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 17, 4:00 PM EDT