Walk Among History's Makers
90-minute historian-led tours through America's most historic cemetery complex — stories unavailable anywhere else.
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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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Custom 90-minute programs for conferences, heritage organizations, DAR/SAR chapters, educational institutions, and America250 events. Starting at $450.
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Holmes Paulding, a U.S. Army surgeon later buried in St. Paul’s Cemetery, plays a pivotal role following the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Paulding helps recover, identify, and rebury the fallen soldiers of Custer’s command after the devastating defeat. ☛Share on Social Media
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The Lost Firefighter: How Modern Technology Solved a 170-Year Mystery
August 2025 - Lost Alexandria firefighter from deadly 1855 fire finally found using ground-penetrating radar in historic Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery A Corner of Forgotten Heroes J. Carson Greene, who…
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Sails on the Potomac Event Schedule
This weekend, June 12–14, Alexandria's waterfront comes alive for Sails on the Potomac — a three-day celebration of our maritime history and the...