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Journey Through America's Most Historic Cemetery Complex 7% OFF

Location Virginia, USA
$27.90
$30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Historic Cemetery Complex in Alexandria offers a unique glimpse into America’s past, guided by a knowledgeable public historian. This small-group walking tour reveals the final resting places of notable figures, including George Washington's pallbearers and Civil War soldiers.

  • 🪦 Visit 13 distinct cemeteries established in 1796, featuring over 35,000 burials spanning from the Revolutionary War to modern times.
  • 📜 Led by David Heiby, cemetery superintendent and creator of Gravestone Stories, ensuring a rich historical context.
  • 🔍 Limited group size for a comfortable and intimate experience, allowing for better engagement and personal attention.
  • 🗺️ Walk through quiet lanes and access gates typically closed to the public for a more immersive experience.
  • 📚 Each stop is based on original research and cemetery records, uncovering graves rediscovered after nearly 200 years.
  • 🚗 Free parking is available at the meeting point for added convenience.
  • 💧 Please bring your own water bottle, as food and drinks are not provided during the tour.
  • 🐕 Service animals are allowed, ensuring accessibility for all participants.
  • 🚉 Public transportation options are conveniently located nearby for easy access to the meeting point.

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Journey Through America's Most Historic Cemetery Complex
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Access to the 13 cemeteries of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex
  • Free Parking Available
  • Professional historian-led tour
  • 90-minute small-group cemetery tour
  • Official illustrated companion e-book ($15 value)
  • Food and drinks (please bring your own water bottle)
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to meeting point

Meeting point
Your guide will wear Gravestone Stories-branded clothing and name tag. Meet at Wilkes Street & Hamilton Avenue intersection near Methodist Protestant Cemetery entrance.
Return details
Your guide will wear Gravestone Stories-branded clothing and name tag. Meet at Wilkes Street & Hamilton Avenue intersection near Methodist Protestant Cemetery entrance.

  • Historic cemetery complex established 1796, containing 13 distinct cemeteries with over 35,000 burials spanning Revolutionary War to modern era. America's most concentrated collection of historic burial grounds.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Uneven ground
  • Grass pathways
  • Historic walkways
  • Historic cemetery paths may have uneven terrain. Contact us about accessibility needs.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Journey Through America's Most Historic Cemetery Complex 7% OFF

    Location Virginia, USA
    $27.90
    $30
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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