Events
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A Taste of Virginia
Ivy Hill Cemetery 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesExperience a wine tasting unlike any other, set against the backdrop of the cemetery’s quiet landscape and the historic 1858 house. This unique event blends history, ambiance, and curated wines for an evening that celebrates
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Ivy Hill Cemetery Tours – 10am
Ivy Hill Cemetery 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesJoin us for Ivy Hill Cemetery Tours on March 7 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Discover how Ivy Hill Cemetery came into being, explore the lives of notable Alexandrians laid to rest here, and
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Ivy Hill Cemetery Tours – 1pm
Ivy Hill Cemetery 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesDiscover how 22 acres just one mile north of Alexandria became Ivy Hill Cemetery, established in 1854, and uncover the stories behind its historic landscape. Why is there a monument at the entrance with no
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Monthly Tours
Ivy Hill Cemetery 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesDiscover how 22 acres just one mile north of Alexandria became Ivy Hill Cemetery, established in 1854, and uncover the stories behind its historic landscape. Why is there a monument at the entrance with no
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Invasive Ivy Removal with Treee Stewards of Alexandria
Ivy Hill Cemetery 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesPlease join the Tree Stewards of Alexandria to remove invasive ivy. Meet by the office, bring gloves, clippers if you have them, and wear protective clothing and shoes. No experience is necessary!
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Monthly Tours
Ivy Hill Cemetery 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesDiscover how 22 acres just one mile north of Alexandria became Ivy Hill Cemetery, established in 1854, and uncover the stories behind its historic landscape. Why is there a monument at the entrance with no
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From Alexandria’s Shadows: P.O. Box 1142 and Operation Paperclip
Ivy Hill Cemetery 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesDuring the Second World War, the United States Army’s Military Intelligence Service operated a top-secret intelligence facility known only as P.O. Box 1142, which was established less than ten miles from Ivy Hill Cemetery, on
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Monthly Tours
Ivy Hill Cemetery 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesDiscover how 22 acres just one mile north of Alexandria became Ivy Hill Cemetery, established in 1854, and uncover the stories behind its historic landscape. Why is there a monument at the entrance with no
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Veils of Sorrow
Ivy Hill Cemetery 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesStep into the Victorian age, when mourning was an art form woven into fashion, ritual, and etiquette. From jet jewelry to crepe-draped garments, this glimpse into 19th-century mourning reveals how families honored loved ones and
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Canceled Picnic Among the Stones: 19th Century Cemetery Picnic & Celebration for 170th Anniversary
Ivy Hill Cemetery 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesPicnic Among the Stones has been canceled In the 19th century, cemeteries served as public green spaces—places for Sunday strolls, family gatherings, and open-air picnics. This event brings that tradition to life, inviting guests to
