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For two nights in July Old City Cemetery came alive with the unique British theatrical experience known as A Few Steps Shy of Heaven. Elaborate Victorian costumes, British accents, waltzing aristocrats, and steam train whistles were in ample supply. The weather cooperated and made for two very pleasant evenings in the gravegarden. The event was a huge…

Despite being mid-August, there are different flowers and trees that look beautiful right now!  The photos in the collage of notable plants were just taken in the past few days.  We invite you to take a ride through the Cemetery now but better yet, park and walk through to see the sights!The roses are blooming…

It is that time of year again: Candlelight Tour tickets go on sale soon! On September 1st at 10:00 a.m. the tickets will be sold either by phone (434-847-1465), in person (Cemetery Center), or by email (tickets@gravegarden.org). Auditions were held last week and casting is almost complete. This is the 8th season of Candlelight Tours and…