Take a guided walking tour of Alexandria, Virginia’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, one of the fascinating places in the United States. Hear the true stories of Alexandrians who lived in and helped shape our city and country, some of whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction. Tours run between 90- minutes and two hours … Read more
Take a guided walking tour of Alexandria, Virginia’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, one of the fascinating places in the United States. Hear the true stories of Alexandrians who lived in and helped shape our city and country, some of whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction. Tours run between 90- minutes and two hours … Read more
Take a guided walking tour of Alexandria, Virginia’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, one of the most fascinating places in the United States. Hear the true stories of Alexandrians who lived in and helped shape our city and country, some of whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction. Tours run between 90- minutes and two … Read more
Take a guided walking tour of Alexandria, Virginia’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, one of the most fascinating places in the United States. Hear the true stories of Alexandrians who lived in and helped shape our city and country, some of whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction. Tours run between 90- minutes and two … Read more
Take a guided walking tour of Alexandria, Virginia’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, one of the most fascinating places in the United States. Hear the true stories of Alexandrians who lived in and helped shape our city and country, some of whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction. Tours run between 90- minutes and two … Read more
Take a guided walking tour of Alexandria, Virginia’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, one of the fascinating places in the United States. Hear the true stories of Alexandrians who lived in and helped shape the city and country we live in, some of whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction. Tours run between 90- minutes … Read more
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.
Take a guided walking tour of Alexandria, Virginia’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, one of the most fascinating places in the United States. Hear the true stories of Alexandrians that lived in and helped shape the city and country that we live in, some of whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction. Tours run between … Read more
Join the Superintendent of The Presbyterian Cemetery on a guided walking tour through a few of the most historic cemeteries in America. Hear the true stories about those now resting in peace and whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction. Tours start at 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of Hamilton and Wilkes Street in Alexandria, … Read more
Embark on an extraordinary walking tour through the historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex. Immerse yourself in the captivating lives of remarkable individuals laid to rest here who share a profound connection to the historic Lee-Fendall House. This exclusive tour offers a rare opportunity to visit gravesites not typically covered elsewhere, unveiling enthralling tales of duels, … Read more
Join the Superintendent of The Presbyterian Cemetery on a guided walking tour through the Wilkes Street Cemeteries while hearing the true stories about those whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction.
Join the Superintendent of The Presbyterian Cemetery on a guided walking tour through the Wilkes Street Cemeteries while hearing the true stories about those whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction.
Join the Superintendent of The Presbyterian Cemetery on a guided walking tour through a few of the most historic cemeteries in America. Hear the true stories about those now resting in peace and whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction. Tours start at 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of Hamilton and Wilkes. For those driving, … Read more
Join the Superintendent of The Presbyterian Cemetery on a guided walking tour through a few of the most historic cemeteries in America. Hear the true stories about those now resting in peace and whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction. Tours start at 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of Hamilton and Wilkes. For those driving, … Read more
Join the Superintendent of The Presbyterian Cemetery on a guided walking tour through the Wilkes Street Cemeteries while hearing the true stories about those whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction.
Step into history with our expert-led walking tours of Alexandria’s most storied cemeteries.
Our June 2024 tour was featured on the front page of the Alexandria Times in honor of the Alexandria Archaeology Commission’s 50th anniversary.
Explore Alexandria’s Notable Burials
Curious who’s buried in Alexandria? Here are just a few:
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Alexandria was the first Southern city seized by Union forces—just one day after Virginians voted to secede. Its cemeteries, hospitals, and historic homes became central to the Civil War’s human story.
Explore the lives of soldiers, civilians, contrabands, and spies who shaped Alexandria’s wartime legacy.
Want to explore on your own schedule?
Download our printable brochure and enjoy a self-guided walk through Alexandria’s most historic cemeteries—featuring 35,000+ stories in one extraordinary complex.
Tuesday, April 15 – 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Hollin Hall Senior Center, Room 218
Join David Heiby for a talk with the Mount Vernon Genealogical Society:
The Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex – an introduction to America’s most historic cluster of burial grounds and the 35,000+ stories they hold.
All are welcome!
Discover photos from our tours, talks, and commemorations honoring Alexandria’s history and those who shaped it. View More Highlights
Alexandria’s rich history is preserved and interpreted by dedicated organizations that engage the community through research, education, and historic site preservation.
The Alexandria Historical Society works to document and promote the city’s past.
The Lee-Fendall House Museum, owned and operated by the Virginia Trust for Historic Preservation, offers insight into Alexandria’s evolving history through one of its most significant historic homes.
