Learn AND visit Civil War hospitals in the heart of Old Town Alexandria! Hear tales of house confiscation, waves of wounded soldiers, and medical feats performed by the city's surgeons on this detailed walking tour.
You will view over 15 different hospitals on this 1.5 hour tour, learning how some locations were saved from demolition and how residents came back to their homes-turned-hospitals after the war.
Your guide leads extensive research on Alexandria's Civil War occupation, so you will get a front row seat to the city's critical past!
Alexandria, United States
Your guide will transport you back to 1860s Alexandria! You will learn reasons why Alexandria was occupied by Union forces and stop by historically important sites.
201 S Washington St, Alexandria, United States
Explore how the city expanded to accommodate thousands of wounded and injured soldiers coming as far away as Gettysburg!
614 Oronoco St, Alexandria, United States
Delve into the stories of private residences that were confiscated and transformed into hospitals, many of which still stand today!
Meet your guide in the center of the square, not along the street. Your guide will have a red flag and be wearing Rooted in Place, LLC merchandise (t-shirt, hat, etc.).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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