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!

Latest Past Events

Private Cemetery Tour – Not Open to the Public

The Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex 1475-1501 Wilkes St, Alexandria

This private tour has been booked for a pre-arranged group and is not open for public attendance. If you’re interested in attending one of our public tours, please view our upcoming schedule . We look forward to seeing you on a future tour!

Civil War Tour of Alexandria National Cemetery

The Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex 1475-1501 Wilkes St, Alexandria

Join us for the Civil War Tour of Alexandria National Cemetery. Local expert Madeline Feierstein leads this exciting tour. You'll learn about: Alexandria, under Union control Why national cemeteries matter Stories of buried soldiers Wartime hospitals and prisons Black troops in the Civil War See how soldiers lived and why they came to Alexandria. Get ... Read more

Echoes of Alexandria: A Journey Through Time at the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex

The Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex 1475-1501 Wilkes St, Alexandria

Discover Alexandria's Rich History on the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex Tour Embark on the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex Tour and journey through over 200 years of Alexandria's history. This 82-acre outdoor museum offers a glimpse into the lives of those who shaped our nation's past. The Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex Tour is the perfect way ... Read more

$30