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SUMMARY:A Taste of Virginia
DESCRIPTION: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 both heritage and hospitality. \nCarol Kaufmann is a Rosemont resident and certified wine consultant with a passion for showcasing Virginia’s growing wine industry. With more than 300 wineries across the state\, Virginia has emerged as a thriving American wine region\, gaining national recognition for wines that reflect the character of its land and soil. Often compared to Napa Valley in its early years\, the industry is also a rapidly expanding economic driver. \nCarol will guide guests through a tasting of six Virginia wines\, highlighting what makes the state’s grapes stand out\, while attendees enjoy a selection of appetizers. \nClick here to RSVP!
URL:https://ivyhillcemetery.net/event/a-taste-of-virginia/
LOCATION:Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T100000
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SUMMARY:Ivy Hill Cemetery Tours - 10am
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Ivy Hill Cemetery Tours on March 7 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. \nDiscover how Ivy Hill Cemetery came into being\, explore the lives of notable Alexandrians laid to rest here\, and learn how attitudes toward death and memorialization have changed over time. From 19th-century burial customs to evolving traditions of remembrance\, this guided tour offers a meaningful look at local history through the stories etched in stone. \nCost: $20 \nPlease wear comfortable shoes and bring water. \nFor more information\, contact Catherine Weinraub\, Historian\, at cweinraub@ihchps.org \nSign up here!
URL:https://ivyhillcemetery.net/event/ivy-hill-cemetery-tours-10-am-2/
LOCATION:Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000
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SUMMARY:Ivy Hill Cemetery Tours - 1pm
DESCRIPTION: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 one buried beneath it? Who donated the land that became the cemetery? And which gravesite is our most visited? \nJoin us for a guided 60–90-minute walking tour through Ivy Hill’s historic grounds and learn how the cemetery came to be\, from its early beginnings to its role in preserving Alexandria’s past. Along the way\, you’ll visit the resting places of some of the cemetery’s most notable residents—individuals who shaped the city through business\, politics\, and public service. \nExplore the lives of apothecary owners\, bank founders\, treaty writers\, hotel proprietors\, civic leaders\, and numerous veterans whose stories are woven into Alexandria’s history. This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the cemetery not only as a place of remembrance\, but also as an open-air museum of local heritage. \nReservations required. No walk-ups. Please wear comfortable shoes. Don’t forget sunscreen and water. $20. Please contact our historian\, Catherine\, at cweinraub@ihchps.org \nSign up here!
URL:https://ivyhillcemetery.net/event/ivy-hill-cemetery-tours-1pm-2/
LOCATION:Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260428T202905Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Tours
DESCRIPTION: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 one buried beneath it? Who donated the land that became the cemetery? And which gravesite is our most visited? \nJoin us for a guided 60–90-minute walking tour through Ivy Hill’s historic grounds and learn how the cemetery came to be\, from its early beginnings to its role in preserving Alexandria’s past. Along the way\, you’ll visit the resting places of some of the cemetery’s most notable residents—individuals who shaped the city through business\, politics\, and public service. \nExplore the lives of apothecary owners\, bank founders\, treaty writers\, hotel proprietors\, civic leaders\, and numerous veterans whose stories are woven into Alexandria’s history. This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the cemetery not only as a place of remembrance\, but also as an open-air museum of local heritage. \nReservations required. No walk-ups. Please wear comfortable shoes. Don’t forget sunscreen and water. $20. Please contact our historian\, Catherine\, at cweinraub@ihchps.org \nSign up here!
URL:https://ivyhillcemetery.net/event/monthly-tours/
LOCATION:Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260512T205341Z
CREATED:20260512T205341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T205341Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Ivy Removal with Treee Stewards of Alexandria
DESCRIPTION:Please 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!
URL:https://ivyhillcemetery.net/event/invasive-ivy-removal-with-treee-stewards-of-alexandria/
LOCATION:Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
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SUMMARY:Monthly Tours
DESCRIPTION: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 one buried beneath it? Who donated the land that became the cemetery? And which gravesite is our most visited? \nJoin us for a guided 60–90-minute walking tour through Ivy Hill’s historic grounds and learn how the cemetery came to be\, from its early beginnings to its role in preserving Alexandria’s past. Along the way\, you’ll visit the resting places of some of the cemetery’s most notable residents—individuals who shaped the city through business\, politics\, and public service. \nExplore the lives of apothecary owners\, bank founders\, treaty writers\, hotel proprietors\, civic leaders\, and numerous veterans whose stories are woven into Alexandria’s history. This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the cemetery not only as a place of remembrance\, but also as an open-air museum of local heritage. \nReservations required. No walk-ups. Please wear comfortable shoes. Don’t forget sunscreen and water. $20. Please contact our historian\, Catherine\, at cweinraub@ihchps.org \nSign up here!
URL:https://ivyhillcemetery.net/event/monthly-tours-2/
LOCATION:Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
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SUMMARY:From Alexandria’s Shadows: P.O. Box 1142 and Operation Paperclip
DESCRIPTION:During 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 land now known as Fort Hunt Park. Three highly classified operations were conducted at P.O. Box 1142\, including the creation of the ‘Red Book’ and the interrogation of more than 3\,000 German prisoners of war.\nAfter the war\, the site became connected to Operation Paperclip\, the covert program that brought German scientists—including rocket pioneer Wernher von Braun\, buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery—to the United States. This lecture will explore Alexandria’s hidden role in World War II intelligence and its lasting impact on the Cold War and the Space Race. \nJenny Waters is the Museum Manager at the Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden in Alexandria. She created the museum’s World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria and has become an avid researcher of the history of P.O. Box 1142\, presenting lectures on the topic to public and academic audiences. In addition to her work on military intelligence history\, she interprets the women’s history of the Lee-Fendall House and oversees the museum’s annual fundraiser\, Wine & Art Night.\nJenny holds a degree from Bucknell University\, and most recently completed the highly-regarded Graduate Certificate in Collections Management and Care from George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts & Design in 2024.
URL:https://ivyhillcemetery.net/event/from-alexandrias-shadows-p-o-box-1142-and-operation-paperclip/
LOCATION:Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
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SUMMARY:Monthly Tours
DESCRIPTION: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 one buried beneath it? Who donated the land that became the cemetery? And which gravesite is our most visited? \nJoin us for a guided 60–90-minute walking tour through Ivy Hill’s historic grounds and learn how the cemetery came to be\, from its early beginnings to its role in preserving Alexandria’s past. Along the way\, you’ll visit the resting places of some of the cemetery’s most notable residents—individuals who shaped the city through business\, politics\, and public service. \nExplore the lives of apothecary owners\, bank founders\, treaty writers\, hotel proprietors\, civic leaders\, and numerous veterans whose stories are woven into Alexandria’s history. This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the cemetery not only as a place of remembrance\, but also as an open-air museum of local heritage. \nReservations required. No walk-ups. Please wear comfortable shoes. Don’t forget sunscreen and water. $20. Please contact our historian\, Catherine\, at cweinraub@ihchps.org \nSign up here!
URL:https://ivyhillcemetery.net/event/monthly-tours-3/
LOCATION:Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
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CREATED:20251208T173948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T201801Z
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SUMMARY:Veils of Sorrow
DESCRIPTION:Step 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 navigated loss through rich\, symbolic traditions. \nCatherine Weinraub holds a Bachelor of Arts in American History\, with a concentration in historic preservation and a thematic focus on the United States through the Reconstruction era. She earned her Master of Arts in Collections Management from the George Washington University Museum Studies Program. Ms. Weinraub’s professional work is grounded in a sustained interest in architectural history and the social dimensions of the American past. Her career has centered on historic house museums\, including positions at Arlington and Mount Vernon. In her capacity as Historian of Ivy Hill Cemetery\, Ms. Weinraub oversees the development and delivery of guided tours and undertakes a wide range of research and interpretive initiatives in support of the site’s mission. \nClick here to register for Veils of Sorrow
URL:https://ivyhillcemetery.net/event/veils-of-sorrow/
LOCATION:Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T154153Z
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SUMMARY:Picnic Among the Stones: 19th Century Cemetery Picnic & Celebration for 170th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Picnic Among the Stones has been canceled \nIn 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 experience the era’s unique blend of remembrance and recreation amid historic stones and shaded paths. \n 
URL:https://ivyhillcemetery.net/event/picnic-among-the-stones-19th-century-cemetery-picnic-celebration-for-170th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T110000
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CREATED:20251208T174030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T161707Z
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SUMMARY:Forever on Duty: AFD Wreath Laying Ceremony Honoring Fallen Firefighters
DESCRIPTION:The 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 of those who answered every call without hesitation. As the wreath is placed in their memory\, we pause to reflect on the lives they touched\, the families they left behind\, and the enduring legacy of bravery they entrusted to all who continue the work they once carried forward.
URL:https://ivyhillcemetery.net/event/forever-on-duty-afd-wreath-laying-ceremony-honoring-fallen-firefighters/
LOCATION:Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T200000
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CREATED:20260922T205757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T205757Z
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SUMMARY:Guillotine Theatre: The Funeral of Edgar Allan Poe
DESCRIPTION:Actors from Guillotine Theatre portray the late poet’s friends & family\, reading: Ligea\, The Premature Burial\, The Cask of Amontillado\, Eleanora\, & The Raven \n\n7:00 – 8:00 | Friday\, October 30\nOutdoors at the Receiving Vault\, Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King St.\, Alex\, VA 22302\nParking in the cemetery grounds\n$20 (cash\, check\, credit card\, Paypal.me/IHCHPS)\n\nLIMITED SEATING!!! \nReserve Your Spot!\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://ivyhillcemetery.net/event/guillotine-theatre-the-funeral-of-edgar-allan-poe/
LOCATION:Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T130000
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SUMMARY:Ashes\, Sacrifice\, & Remembrance: The History of the Firefighters' Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Discover 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. \nLearn about the events surrounding the fire\, the community’s response to this heartbreaking loss\, and the effort to create a lasting memorial in their honor. This presentation reveals how the monument embodies 19th-century ideals of courage\, sacrifice\, public service\, and remembrance – and why its story continues to resonate today. \nCatherine Weinraub holds a Bachelor of Arts in American History\, with a concentration in historic preservation and a thematic focus on the United States through the Reconstruction era. She earned her Master of Arts in Collections Management from the George Washington University Museum Studies Program. Ms. Weinraub’s professional work is grounded in a sustained interest in architectural history and the social dimensions of the American past. Her career has centered on historic house museums\, including positions at Arlington and Mount Vernon. In her capacity as Historian of Ivy Hill Cemetery\, Ms. Weinraub oversees the development and delivery of guided tours and undertakes a wide range of research and interpretive initiatives in support of the site’s mission. \nClick here to sign up!\n  \n 
URL:https://ivyhillcemetery.net/event/ashes-sacrifice-remembrance-the-history-of-the-firefighters-memorial/
LOCATION:Ivy Hill Cemetery\, 2823 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22302\, United States
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