Join VFW Post 609 for the annual Flags-in-the-Ground event at Alexandria National Cemetery. The kickoff ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. This event invites the community to honor the more than 4,500 interred at the cemetery by placing an American flag at each grave. Among those buried are over 3,900 Union soldiers who lost their […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for the Civil War Tour of Alexandria National Cemetery, led by renowned local historian Madeline Feierstein. This immersive experience explores Alexandria's rich Civil War heritage, focusing on the historic national cemetery established in 1862. Discover: Alexandria's experience under Union Occupation The history and significance of national cemeteries Personal stories of fallen soldiers interred […]
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 […]
Join the Alexandria Historical Society (AHS) on a journey through time as we explore the experiences of United States Colored Troops (USCT) in Alexandria during the Civil War. After President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, more than 200,000 African American men enlisted in the Union Army, valiantly fighting for the freedom […]
Join us for the Civil War Tour of Alexandria National Cemetery, led by renowned local historian Madeline Feierstein. This immersive experience explores Alexandria's rich Civil War heritage, focusing on the historic national cemetery established in 1862. Discover: Alexandria's experience under Union Occupation The history and significance of national cemeteries Personal stories of fallen soldiers interred […]
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 […]
Embark on an extraordinary walking tour through the historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex. Immerse yourself in the captivating lives of remarkable individuals laid to rest here who share a profound connection to the historic Lee-Fendall House. This exclusive tour offers a rare opportunity to visit gravesites not typically covered elsewhere, unveiling enthralling tales of duels, […]
