In the fall of 1780, Death visited Carlyle House and claimed the life of town founder John Carlyle. On Saturday, October 29th from 6 to 9 pm, step back in time and be a part of this historic funeral as you learn about mourning practices in early America.
Admission includes a ghost tour of Old Town Alexandria, during which participants will visit the candlelit Carlyle House to view the coffin and pay respects to surviving family members. At 9 pm, return to Carlyle House to escort John Carlyle’s body to the Old Presbyterian Meeting House and visit his lantern-lit grave in the cemetery.
Please call Alexandria’s Footsteps to the Past at 703-683-3451 to purchase your ticket: $15/ person. Reservations are recommended.
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Carlyle House is located at 121 N. Fairfax Street in Old Town Alexandria. For more information, call 703-549-2997 or visit www.carlylehouse.org.
