As winter settles in, we’re taking our usual seasonal pause from tours to avoid the chilly weather. Additionally, due to ongoing medical recovery, tours will resume no earlier than spring. In the meantime, explore our rich archives, fascinating narratives, and self-guided resources here at Gravestone Stories. Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to walk with you again when warmer days return!

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Douglass Cemetery Remembrance

Sponsored by the Social Responsibility Group (SRG) and Friends of Douglass Cemetery, this free annual event, open to the public, honors the over 2,200 individuals buried at Alexandria's historic African American Douglass Cemetery. Established in 1895 after Frederick Douglass's death, the cemetery is located within the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex. Attendees will learn about plans ... Read more

Unveiling Alexandria’s Black History: A Juneteenth Journey from Antebellum to Civil Rights

Explore Alexandria's Role in the Struggle for Freedom on Our African American History Tour This Juneteenth, embark on a thought-provoking tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex and uncover Alexandria's African American legacy. From the antebellum era to the Civil Rights Movement, you'll explore the hidden tales of resilience, courage, and triumph that have shaped ... Read more

$30