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Walk Among History’s Makers
90-minute historian-led tours through America’s most historic cemetery complex — stories unavailable anywhere else.
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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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This Week in Alexandria History
Week of October 20 • 3 stories available
October 14, 1816 (210 years ago)
The Enigmatic Burial of the Female Stranger
A veiled young woman, known only as the “Female Stranger,” died under mysterious circumstances and was buried in Alexandria. Her monument bears a haunting epitaph: “A heap of dust alone remains of thee—’tis all thou art and all the proud shall be.” Her identity remains unknown, making her grave one of the most visited and ...
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“Mr. President”: The Historic Address at Wise’s Tavern and Its Role in Shaping American Etiquette
John Wise Sr., often called the "Tavern King of Alexandria," was pivotal in shaping Alexandria's social and cultural landscape during the late 18th century. His establishment, Wise's Tavern, also known…
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Posted: October 8, 2026
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Gravestone Stories now has a monthly newsletter. People often stop me after a tour or talk to ask how they can find out what's next. Now there's an...
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