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1475-1501 Wilkes St
Alexandria, VA 22314 United States Get Directions
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The vast Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex is a testament to Alexandria’s rich history, encapsulating over 270 years of the city’s past. Encompassing 82 acres, the complex comprises thirteen distinct cemeteries that collectively house the remains of more than 35,000 individuals. Here, both illustrious citizens and ordinary inhabitants of Alexandria find their final resting place. The historical narrative of the complex begins in 1796, making it not only a place of repose but also a chronicle of the community’s evolution over centuries.

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Echoes of Alexandria: Stories from America’s Most Historic Cemetery Complex

The Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex 1475-1501 Wilkes St, Alexandria, VA, United States

A 90-Minute Walking Tour Through 200 Years of American History 📅 Next Tour: Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, Alexandria, VA 💲 $30 per person Step into an 82-acre outdoor museum where every gravestone tells a story. Hidden in plain sight, the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex […]

Echoes of Alexandria: Stories from America’s Most Historic Cemetery Complex

The Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex 1475-1501 Wilkes St, Alexandria, VA, United States

A 90-Minute Walking Tour Through 200 Years of American History 📅 Next Tour: Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, Alexandria, VA 💲 $30 per person Step into an 82-acre outdoor museum where every gravestone tells a story. Hidden in plain sight, the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex […]

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