The Alexandria Historical Society is pleased to announce its upcoming lecture on Civil War Military Prisons in Alexandria on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, […]
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 […]
Explore the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, home to the remarkable lives connected to the historic Lee-Fendall House. This exclusive tour takes you through gravesites not typically covered, sharing captivating stories of duels, cavalry battles, and encounters with the Marquis de Lafayette. The Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex holds the graves of notable figures who shaped Alexandria’s history […]
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 […]
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!
No guided history tours are available during this period due to the guide's vacation. Please check our calendar for other tour dates before and after this period.
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 […]
Our primary guide will be on medical leave from October 29th through November 8th. During this period, most of our regular tours will be unavailable, with the exception of Saturday, November 2nd. On November 2nd, Lee-Fendall House docent and Civil War expert Madeline Feierstein will lead a tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex to […]
Embark on an extraordinary walking tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex and immerse yourself in the captivating lives of remarkable individuals laid to rest here who share a profound connection […]
Our primary guide will be on medical leave from October 29th through November 8th. During this period, most of our regular tours will be unavailable, with the exception of Saturday, November 2nd. On November 2nd, Lee-Fendall House docent and Civil War expert Madeline Feierstein will lead a tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex to […]
Our expert guides offer heritage group lectures tailored for organizations like the Sons of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, and other groups interested in American […]
Our expert guides offer heritage group lectures tailored for organizations like the Sons of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, and other groups interested in American […]
