Where centuries of stories rise from gravestones—side by side.
From towering obelisks to weathered sandstone markers, this view across the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex reveals more than 200 years of Alexandria’s layered past—etched in gravestones and memory.
Step back in time with a guided walking tour through Alexandria’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Virginia. This 82-acre site is brimming with captivating stories that have shaped the city and the nation. The 90-minute to two-hour tour covers a 2-mile walk through several of the thirteen cemeteries, where over 35,000 individuals rest with ... Read more
Step back in time with a guided walking tour through Alexandria's historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Virginia. This 82-acre site is brimming with captivating stories that have shaped the city and the nation. The 90-minute to two-hour tour covers a 2-mile walk through several of the thirteen cemeteries, where over 35,000 individuals rest with ... Read more
Explore the historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Alexandria, Virginia, on a guided walking tour through 13 individual cemeteries encompassing 82 acres. Discover the captivating stories of over 35,000 individuals who shaped the city and the nation. Tours last 90 minutes to two hours and cover a 2-mile walk. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for ... Read more