Introduction Discover the untold story of courage, sacrifice, and the fight for equality at Alexandria National Cemetery. This hallowed ground isn’t just a final resting place for Civil War soldiers; it’s a powerful testament to the bravery of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) both on and off the battlefield. From their valiant efforts at … Read more
Attend VFW Post 609’s wreath-laying ceremony to honor Vietnam War veterans in the Alexandria National Cemetery, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.
Private guided walking tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex for The Senior Services of Alexandria. For additional information, please contact the Senior Services of Alexandria at 703-836-4414.
“I have seen Him in the Watch-fires of a Hundred Circling Camps!” Following the Union’s defeat at the First Bull Run (or Manassas) on July 21, 1861, they embarked on an ambitious project to safeguard their capital city in the event of a Confederate attack. They initiated the construction of a formidable defensive line comprising … Read more
Put on your walking shoes and join the Superintendent of the Presbyterian Cemetery, David Heiby, for a guided 90-minute walking tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex and hear some of the fascinating stories behind many of the more then 35,000 people buried in the 82-acre complex. The tour will start at the intersection of … Read more
The Alexandria National Cemetery, originally called the Soldiers Cemetery, has over 4300 burials, including the graves of 249 United States Color Troops (U.S.C.T) who served in the Civil War. The cemetery is one of the first Federal cemeteries where white and black soldiers are buried together per a military order of 1864. The Alexandria National … Read more
