Ivy Hill Cemetery

Plan your visit

The cemetery is at 2823 King Street. Grounds are generally open daily from sunrise to sunset, weather permitting; office hours are weekdays, with other appointments possible. Events and tours may require advance registration. Drive and walk carefully, respect services and graves, and expect sloped or uneven terrain.

Accessibility

Outdoor routes vary across historic, hilly grounds. Some past programs have offered accessible tour routing, but conditions and event locations differ. Contact the cemetery or event organizer before arrival to confirm parking, step-free paths, seating, restrooms, and reasonable accommodations.

About Ivy Hill Cemetery

Ivy Hill Cemetery is an active historic cemetery and landscaped 22-plus-acre green space in Alexandria. Its hills, woodlands, stream, wildlife, memorial grounds, and historic receiving vault support burial services, quiet visitation, preservation programs, walking tours, lectures, and occasional cultural events.

Venue policies

Respect

Yield to funerals and cemetery operations and avoid disturbing graves or visitors.

Hours

Enter only during posted hours and observe weather-related closures.

Events

Tours and special programs may require advance registration and use separate terms.

Terrain

Wear suitable footwear and remain on authorized roads and paths.