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. $30 per person, $300 minimum per tour — any party from one guest to 25.
View Private Group Experiences →The Assembly Fixes Alexandria’s Future Grid
In its October 1785 session, the General Assembly passed “An act for regulating the streets in and adjoining to the town of Alexandria.” It did not enlarge the town, which still ran from Oronoco Street south to Franklin and west to Washington Street. Instead it drew a district reaching to Great Hunting Creek, Four Mile ...
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Discover the Fascinating Life of William Gregory: from Scottish Roots to Alexandria Legacy.
William Gregory III (born on March 3, 1789, and passed away on July 13, 1875) was originally from Kilmarnock, Scotland. He became well-known as a merchant in Alexandria, Virginia, after…
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