Gravestone Stories Guided Tours: Beyond the Cemeteries

Step into history with our expert-guided tours that explore not just Step into history with our expert-led Gravestone Stories guided tours that explore not just Alexandria’s historic cemeteries, but also pivotal landmarks, battlefields, and moments that shaped our nation’s past.

Our tours go beyond the gravestones. While we honor the lives and legacies of those interred in Alexandria’s cemeteries, we also lead you through other critical sites that tell the broader story of American history, including:

  • Civil War Battlefields: Walk the grounds of historic battles like Antietam and South Mountain, where our nation’s future was fought for and decided.
  • Famous Landmarks: Visit iconic locations such as Harpers Ferry, where John Brown’s raid and the Civil War left their mark, and Ford’s Theatre, where President Lincoln’s final moments unfolded.
  • Custom Tours: Tailor your experience to explore your specific interests, whether you want to focus on Civil War history, early American life, or notable events that shaped Alexandria.

Whether you’re passionate about military history or curious about the hidden corners of Alexandria, we offer a wide range of guided experiences that go beyond traditional cemetery tours.

Join us for a journey through time and discover the stories that make history come alive.

Antietam Battlefield Tour

  • Explore the sites of the bloodiest single-day battle in American history.
  • Combine with a visit to South Mountain battlefields for an in-depth experience.
  • Highlights: Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center, North Woods, East Woods, Miller’s Cornfield, The West Woods, Bloody Lane, Burnside’s Bridge, and National Cemetery
  • Expert guide David Heiby shares over 25 years of Civil War history insights
Burnside’s Bridge at Antietam National Battlefield
The pivotal battle scene captured in this historic painting centers around Burnside’s Bridge. This limestone arched crossing still stands as an iconic landmark in Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg, Maryland. Visitors can explore this bridge spanning Antietam Creek, the site of intense fighting on September 17, 1862, during the Civil War’s bloodiest single-day battle. This National Park Service protected area memorializes the struggle to control Burnside’s Bridge and other strategic locations across the open fields and woodlands now preserved as hallowed ground.

South Mountain State Battlefields

  • Climb to commanding views from the rugged mountain landscape
  • Visit Washington Monument State Park, a key Union signal station during the 1862 Maryland Campaign
  • Explore wooded mountain gaps and historical fields, including Crampton’s Gap, Fox’s Gap, and Turner’s Gap
  • Expert guide David Heiby shares over 25 years of Civil War history insights
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The Washington Monument in Washington Monument State Park, Boonsboro, Maryland
This stone tower monument on South Mountain was used as a Union Army signal station during the 1862 Maryland Campaign of the Civil War. Hike up the mountain for panoramic views across to Antietam National Battlefield and other preserved grounds that saw fighting leading up to the pivotal Battle of Antietam. This state park offers walking trails through the wooded and historical mountain gaps of Fox’s, Turner’s, and Crampton’s.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Tour

  • Journey to the pivotal town, site of John Brown’s 1859 raid and intense 1862 battle
  • Key stops: Kennedy Farm House, John Brown’s Fort, The Point, Bolivar Heights, Jefferson’s Rock, and Jefferson County Courthouse
  • Expert guide David Heiby shares over 25 years of Civil War history insights.

Lincoln Assassination Tour

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Ford’s Theatre remains an active playhouse and a somber museum memorializing Lincoln’s last hours within its storied walls over 150 years ago.
  • Full-day guided tour tracing John Wilkes Booth’s escape route after assassinating President Lincoln.
  • Visit Ford’s Theatre, Baptist Alley, Herndon House, Surratt Boarding House, Kirkwood House Hotel, Surratt’s Tavern, Dr. Mudd House, and various remote locales.
  • The journey culminates at Pope’s Creek along the Potomac River in Maryland.

Reserve Your Spot on an Unforgettable Tour

Reserve Your Spot Today Contact us at (703) 869-0872 or dave@gravestonestories.com to inquire about:

  • Pricing and transportation details
  • Custom combination full-day tour packages
  • Options for half-day experiences
  • Group discounts
  • Recommended tours based on your interests
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