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90-minute historian-led tours through America's most historic cemetery complex — stories unavailable anywhere else.
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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 June 28 • 12 stories available
June 12, 1776 (250 years ago)
Virginia Declaration of Rights Paves the Way for Religious Freedom
Drafted by George Mason and influenced by James Madison, the Virginia Declaration of Rights marked a significant shift towards religious freedom. This document laid the groundwork for the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786, which established the separation of church and state, a principle later enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. Share on Social Media
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Samuel Richard Johnston, Lee’s Reconnaissance Officer at Gettysburg
Buried in Alexandria, Virginia's Presbyterian Cemetery, is Samuel Richard Johnston (March 16, 1833 – December 24, 1899), who some blame for Lee's defeat at Gettysburg. Born at West Grove Johnston…
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Spotlight Story
Posted: June 25, 2026
The Remarkable Life of Dr
150 years ago today, on June 25, 1876, the 7th Cavalry rode into the valley of the Little Bighorn. What followed became one of the most studied...
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