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
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.
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 and Cub Scout Pack 301 during a tour of the historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex. Hear the true stories about those now resting in peace and whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction. Please click here to sign up for this tour.
Embark on an unparalleled walking journey through the historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex. Explore the stories of exceptional individuals interred here, each with a deep connection to the distinguished Lee-Fendall House. This exclusive exploration takes you to burial sites usually omitted from our standard tours, uncovering fascinating stories of duels, cavalry skirmishes, meetings with the … Read more
Discover the stories behind the graves stones during a walking tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex for the Lee-Fendall House Museum and hear about Alexandrians who shaped the city we live in today, including many of the families connected with the Lee-Fendall House.
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
Discover the stories behind the graves stones during a walking tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex for the Lee-Fendall House Museum and hear about Alexandrians who shaped the city we live in today, including many of the families connected with the Lee-Fendall House.
Alexandria’s Mysterious Female Stranger In September of 1816, a couple arrived in Alexandria after a voyage from the West Indies, boarding at Gadsby’s Tavern. The woman, adorned in a black veil, sadly suffered from typhoid or yellow fever. Accompanied by a French-speaking valet and maid, they discreetly requested to keep their identities unknown. To tend … 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 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 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
