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This Week in Alexandria History
Week of September 11 • 2 stories available
September 14, 2024 (2 years ago)
Rediscovery of Col. George Gilpin’s Grave
In 2024, historian David Heiby led the rediscovery of Col. George Gilpin’s grave, a Revolutionary War officer and pallbearer at George Washington’s funeral. Gilpin’s grave had been lost for over 200 years, and its rediscovery adds a significant chapter to Alexandria’s rich historical narrative. 👉Here Share on Social Media
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Hugh C. Smith: The Founding of Ivy Hill Cemetery
Hugh C. Smith at Work Hugh Charles Smith was a notable figure in the business world. He and his family were involved in various enterprises, including a pottery manufactory, multiple…
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Posted: September 5, 2026
"In gallantly defending his country": Robert Allison, Jr
"In gallantly defending his country": Robert Allison, Jr. and the price of September 5, 1814. At dawn on Monday, September 5, 1814, the Americans at...
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