"David Heiby is a noted historian and an authority on American history from the colonial era through the 19th century. He is truly a force of nature — we hit the jackpot when we booked this tour."
NOIDK · TripAdvisor, January 2026
America 250 · Official Historical Resource
Gravestone Stories is recognized by Visit Alexandria as an official America 250 historical resource, connecting visitors to Alexandria's Revolutionary foundations.
For three weeks in April 1755, General Edward Braddock used John Carlyle’s newly built Georgian stone mansion as his headquarters. From April 14–16, Braddock convened a council of five colonial governors to strategize the campaign against the French at Fort Duquesne. The decision made during this council—to tax the colonists in order to fund the ...
The Black Diamond Disaster: Civilian Lives Lost in the Hunt for Lincoln’s Assassin
In the tumultuous days following President Lincoln's assassination, a lesser-known tragedy unfolded on the Potomac River. As the nation grappled with the loss of its leader and the hunt for…