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Alexandria's Civil War Hospitals Walking Tour
Alexandria Historical District
About
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!
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water may be provided during extreme heat waves.
Meeting Points
Departure
Market Square
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.).
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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!
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water may be provided during extreme heat waves.
Meeting Points
Departure
Market Square
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.).
Return
Itinerary
1
Old Town
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.
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Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
Explore how the city expanded to accommodate thousands of wounded and injured soldiers coming as far away as Gettysburg!
3
Lee-Fendall House
Delve into the stories of private residences that were confiscated and transformed into hospitals, many of which still stand today!
4
Carlyle House Historic Park
Learn about the largest hospital that inspired the PBS hit show "Mercy Street"
