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Echoes of Alexandria: A Journey Through Time at the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex
September 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
$30.00
Discover Alexandria’s rich history on the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex Tour, an 82-acre outdoor museum that spans over 200 years of our nation’s past. Led by expert guides from Gravestone Stories, this walking tour is perfect for history lovers interested in Alexandria’s role during the Civil War and beyond.
Explore the lives of individuals connected to the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Learn about the contributions of Alexandria’s founding families, early civil rights pioneers, and the United States Colored Troops (USCTs), who fought for freedom and equality.
Highlights include:
- Revolutionary and Civil War heroes
- Founding families and early civil rights leaders
- Dennis Ramsay’s use of “Mr. President” for George Washington
- The legacy of the United States Colored Troops (USCTs)
Walk among old gravestones surrounded by Alexandria’s most impressive mature tree canopy. See Red Maples, Magnolias, and a Tulip Magnolia that may be the oldest in Virginia. These trees have witnessed nearly two centuries of history, offering a living connection to Alexandria’s past.
This unique experience combines history and nature. Join us as we journey through 200 years of history beneath a canopy of living witnesses to Alexandria’s past.
Meet our expert guides and find more tour details by visiting our Tour Information page.
