Ivy Hill Cemetery Tour with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Demonstration

The Alexandria Historical Society presents History Behind the Scenes, a series of events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the organization.

The Tour: Ivy Hill Historian, Catherine Weinraub, will discuss the fascinating history behind the founding of Ivy Hill Cemetery (IHC), its historic Keeper’s Lodge, and the tragic events that resulted in the building of the Firemen’s Memorial Obelisk. She will also point out locations of some of the IHC’s many mysteries.

The GPR Demo: Registered Professional Archaeologist, Mark Michael Ludlow, will lead us to historic Section G for a hands-on demonstration of GPR imaging at the gravesites of IHC’s founding family. Mark will also explain how GPR findings are helping to unravel the many questions about the family and the creation of the cemetery. See live GPR images of the burial site and what can be deduced from such images. Those who wish to do so will be able to operate GPR equipment.

The Refreshments: Our outdoor tour concludes with a visit to the Historic Body Vault for lite refreshments starring the IHC’s famous Morbidity Cookies!

Tickets: Members $15, Non-members $25
For registration, including package deal on this event and special membership options, click here:
https://sites.google.com/view/alexandria-historical-society/events/ivy_hill?authuser=0

Parking available on site.