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90-minute historian-led tours through America's most historic cemetery complex — stories unavailable anywhere else.
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"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
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Gravestone Stories is recognized by Visit Alexandria as an official America 250 historical resource, connecting visitors to Alexandria's Revolutionary foundations.
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Custom 90-minute programs for conferences, heritage organizations, DAR/SAR chapters, educational institutions, and America250 events. Starting at $450.
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This Week in Alexandria History
Week of August 28 • 3 stories available
August 17, 1862 (164 years ago)
Caroline Matilde Johnson: A Petticoated Spy in Civil War Alexandria
Caroline Matilde Johnson, an Alexandria resident and devoted Confederate supporter, played a daring role during the Civil War by smuggling medical supplies and personal items through Union lines—concealed in secret pockets sewn into her voluminous petticoats. After General J.E.B. Stuart’s hat and plume were captured by Union pickets during a surprise raid at Verdiersville, Virginia, ...
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George Petty: Alexandria’s Fire Chief Who Died in the Line of Duty
Born in 1851 in Alexandria, George W. Petty left an enduring mark on the city as a business owner, public servant, and firefighting hero. Though little is known about his early life,…
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Spotlight Story
Posted: August 24, 2026
A good Monday at the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex
A good Monday at the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex. I spent Monday midday walking the historic burial grounds with colleagues from the Virginia...
Last updated: Aug 27, 10:00 PM EDT