As winter settles in, we’re taking our usual seasonal pause from tours to avoid the chilly weather. Additionally, due to ongoing medical recovery, tours will resume no earlier than spring. In the meantime, explore our rich archives, fascinating narratives, and self-guided resources here at Gravestone Stories. Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to walk with you again when warmer days return!
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.