• Old Town - The guide will take visitors on a journey back to the 1860s in Alexandria! Discover why Union forces occupied Alexandria and visit sites of historical significance.
• Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum - Uncover how the city expanded to accommodate thousands of wounded soldiers, some traveling from as far as Gettysburg!
• Lee-Fendall House - Explore the stories of private homes that were seized and converted into hospitals, many of which still exist today!
• Carlyle House Historic Park - Discover the largest hospital that inspired the PBS hit show “Mercy Street.”

• Bottled water

Explore and discover Civil War hospitals in the historic Old Town Alexandria! Listen to stories of house confiscation, the influx of injured soldiers, and the remarkable medical achievements by the city’s surgeons on this comprehensive walking tour.

Participants will see more than 15 different hospitals during this 1.5-hour tour, learning about how some sites were preserved from demolition and how residents returned to their homes that had been converted into hospitals after the war.

The guide has conducted extensive research on Alexandria’s Civil War occupation, providing participants with an insightful view into the city’s significant past!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.