This year marks the 170th anniversary of the Fire of 1855, where 7 volunteer firemen lost their lives.

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Please join us to honor our Veterans by placing flags at their gravesites.

Where is Philip Richard Fendall I buried? For over two centuries, the answer remained uncertain. In 2023, public historian David Heiby began unraveling the mystery after discovering contradictory records about Fendall’s burial. With help from

Join 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

Join 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

Experience 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

Join 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

Discover 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

Discover 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