Explore Alexandria’s role in the Lost Cause Myth with a walking tour of historic sites and debates on Confederate history.
Explore Alexandria’s role in the Lost Cause Myth with a walking tour of historic sites and debates on Confederate history.
- Old Town - You will visit significant sites related to the Lost Cause Myth in Alexandria, including churches, Lee family estates, and more!
- Old Town - You will visit significant sites related to the Lost Cause Myth in Alexandria, including churches, Lee family estates, and more!

- Bottled water
- Bottled water
Discover life following the Civil War and explore Alexandria’s involvement in sustaining the Lost Cause Myth. Participants will tour locations linked to secessionism and investigate how the city resisted Reconstruction efforts. Delve into the widespread misunderstandings of the Lost Cause and gain insight into Alexandria’s troubling history, as well as…
Discover life following the Civil War and explore Alexandria’s involvement in sustaining the Lost Cause Myth. Participants will tour locations linked to secessionism and investigate how the city resisted Reconstruction efforts. Delve into the widespread misunderstandings of the Lost Cause and gain insight into Alexandria’s troubling history, as well as how historians are addressing it today.
- Engage in discussions about the Confederate statue that has been removed
- Visit locations of tragic lynchings in Alexandria
- Tour the residences of former Confederates and members of the Lee family
- Perfect for history enthusiasts, Civil War aficionados, civil rights supporters, and anyone keen on uncovering Alexandria’s more somber history!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.