In an exciting archaeological development, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) scans conducted on September 14, 2023, may have finally located the long-lost grave of George Gilpin, a Revolutionary War hero and one of Alexandria’s most influential early citizens. This discovery of George Gilpin’s presumptive grave not only solves a historical mystery but also provides us with an … Read more
Introduction On August 1, 1803, Alexandria, Virginia—a thriving port city of 6,000 souls—faced one of the most devastating crises in its history. A yellow fever epidemic descended upon the town, leaving in its wake a trail of death, fear, and, ultimately, transformation. This tragic event would lead to the creation of the Wilkes Street Cemetery … Read more
Step back in time with a guided walking tour through Alexandria’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Virginia. This 82-acre site is brimming with captivating stories that have shaped the city and the nation. The 90-minute to two-hour tour covers a 2-mile walk through several of the thirteen cemeteries, where over 35,000 individuals rest with … 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 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 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.
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 the Wilkes Street Cemeteries while hearing the true stories about those whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction.
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.
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.
