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90-minute historian-led tours through America's most historic cemetery complex — stories unavailable anywhere else.
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"David Heiby is a noted historian and an authority on American history from the colonial era through the 19th century. He is truly a force of nature — we hit the jackpot when we booked this tour."NOIDK · TripAdvisor, January 2026
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Gravestone Stories is recognized by Visit Alexandria as an official America 250 historical resource, connecting visitors to Alexandria's Revolutionary foundations.
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This Week in Alexandria History
Week of April 28 • 2 stories available
May 4, 2022 (4 years ago)
Gravestone Stories Founded to Preserve America’s Most Historic Cemetery Cluster
The Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Alexandria is the most historic cluster of cemeteries in the United States—home to over 35,000 burials spanning from the colonial era to the present day. These sacred grounds reflect America’s unfolding story through revolution, war, public health crises, civil rights, and local legacy. Learn more about this remarkable site ...
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Samuel Richard Johnston, Lee’s Reconnaissance Officer at Gettysburg
Buried in Alexandria, Virginia's Presbyterian Cemetery, is Samuel Richard Johnston (March 16, 1833 – December 24, 1899), who some blame for Lee's defeat at Gettysburg. Born at West Grove Johnston…
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Posted: April 24, 2026
Uncover Captivating Histories Hidden in Alexandria's Cemeteries
April has been called the cruelest month. For Americans in 1865, no April was crueler than this one. On April 9th, Lee surrendered to Grant at...
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