The stories behind the gravestones in Alexandria, Virginia's Cemeteries

Tag: Washington and Alexandria Turnpike

General John Mason: the Man Behind the Star-Spangled Banner and Other Remarkable Connections

Post author By David
Post date July 27, 2023

General John Mason played a crucial role in the creation of the US National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” He sent Francis Scott Key on a mission during the War of […]

Tags Clermont Plantation, Francis Scott Key, Mason's Island, The Battle of Baltimore, The Battle of the White House, The Star-Spangled Banner, Washington and Alexandria Turnpike

Ivy Hill Cemetery

Uncovering the Mystery: Does Philip Richard Fendall Rest in Ivy Hill Cemetery? – Part 2

Post author By David
Post date July 13, 2023

If you haven’t read the first installment of this series, see Part 1 [here]. Paving the Way: The Washington and Alexandria Turnpike In 1808, Alexandria set its sights on a […]

Tags 19th-century Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Canal, Alexandria History, Archaeology, Fendall lineage, Ivy Hill Cemetery, Phillip Richard Fendall, Potomac Yards, Transportation history, Washington and Alexandria Turnpike