Presbyterian Cemetery & Columbarium

Hours and Access

The cemetery is gated to protect the privacy of our families and the integrity of our historic grounds. The pedestrian gate allows access from sunup to sundown and is secured with a four-digit lock. Families may request a private access code; a temporary code is also available upon request. Vehicle gates are open most Saturdays and select holidays from 11 am to 3 pm. Special access can be arranged by appointment. For security reasons, please do not share gate codes.

There is ample parking inside the cemetery when the vehicle gates are open, with signage guiding visitors to appropriate areas for services and general visits. When the gates are closed, parking is available along Hamilton Lane outside the cemetery.

Visitor Information

Cemetery Walking Tours

Guided walking tours of the Presbyterian Cemetery and Columbarium and the larger 13-cemetery Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex are available most Saturdays between 11 am and 3 pm. Tours highlight the rich history and notable burials of these cemeteries. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a first-time visitor, the tour offers a meaningful connection to Alexandria's past. To arrange a tour, please contact the Superintendent at cemetery@opmh.org or by text at (703) 869-0872.

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Historic Walking Tours in Alexandria and Nearby Sites

Explore cemeteries, firefighting landmarks, battlefields, and forgotten graves with expert-led walking tours across Alexandra and the region. Uncover the stories buried in Alexandria’s most historic cemeteries and beyond. Local tour company Gravestone Stories, founded by our cemetery superintendent Dave Heiby, brings centuries of American history to life—from the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights Movement—led by expert historians and storytellers.

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