The Cemetery’s Pest House, Mourning Museum, Train Station and Chapel will be open to the public and decorated for the holidays with greenery from the Cemetery grounds. Drop in the Cemetery Center for hot cider, cookies, and last-minute gifts. Everything in the Gift Shop is 25% off during the Open House! Unique gifts include packets of Cemetery heirloom flower seeds, birdhouses, and garden books for the beginner and pro alike. We also have many books on local history, and cookbooks galore – including our own fantastic award-winning cookbooks Food to Live For and Food To Die For, both by Jessica Ward.
Please call (434) 847-1465 for more information.
All events are sponsored by the Southern Memorial Association.
Please contact us for more information about the Old City Cemetery or any of these events.
SEASONS IN THE CEMETERY
Peak of Bloom for Antique Roses: Last two weeks of May
Peak of Bloom for Lotus Pond: July and August
Peak of Fall Foliage: Last two weeks of October
Peak of Bird Population: First week of June
Peak of Butterfly Population: August