Events
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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
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Forever on Duty: AFD Wreath Laying Ceremony Honoring Fallen Firefighters
Ivy Hill Cemetery 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesThe Alexandria Fire Department invites the community to gather in heartfelt remembrance at a wreath-laying ceremony honoring the firefighters who gave their lives in service. This moving tribute recognizes the courage, selflessness, and profound sacrifice
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Guillotine Theatre: The Funeral of Edgar Allan Poe
Ivy Hill Cemetery 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesActors from Guillotine Theatre portray the late poet’s friends & family, reading: Ligea, The Premature Burial, The Cask of Amontillado, Eleanora, & The Raven 7:00 - 8:00 | Friday, October 30 Outdoors at the Receiving
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Ashes, Sacrifice, & Remembrance: The History of the Firefighters’ Memorial
Ivy Hill Cemetery 2823 King Street, Alexandria, VA, United StatesDiscover the story behind the Firemen’s Monument and the tragedy that inspired it. This lecture explores the devastating fire that killed seven firemen and the profound impact their sacrifice had on the city. Learn about
