Guided Walking Tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex
Sun, May 04
|Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex
Hidden in plain sight, the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex is the most historic cluster of cemeteries in the United States—a resting place for Revolutionary War patriots, Civil War soldiers, and legendary Alexandrians who shaped America.
Time & Location
May 04, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, 1475-1501 Wilkes St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
About the event
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
Step into an 82-acre outdoor museum where every gravestone tells a story.
Hidden in plain sight, the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex is the most historic cluster of cemeteries in the United States—a resting place for Revolutionary War patriots, Civil War soldiers, and legendary Alexandrians who shaped America. Join us for a fascinating journey through history, where our expert guides bring the past to life with captivating stories you won’t find in textbooks.
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