Events

Celebrate Mom with a tour of Old City Cemetery's extensive and lovely antique roses. The tour will be led by noted rosarian Bruce Christian, so attendees will be in for a real springtime treat! This is a free event, but advance registration is needed. Just give the Cemetery Center a call to reserve your spot. […]

History & Horticulture of Antique Roses. Advance registration required.History & Horticulture of Antique Roses. Advance registration required. Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19 and Visiting Old City Cemetery   The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is very contagious and is […]

Learn how to draw flowers from a real expert!Taught by botanical artist Linda Murphy; class for children (ages 8-12 recommended) and a parent.$15 per parent. A parent's ticket will admit one child free of charge. Every child after the first will require one additional child's ticket.Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to […]

by Monticello Curator of Plants Peggy Cornett. $15/person; advance registration requiredAssumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19 and Visiting Old City Cemetery The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is very contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As […]

Donuts + Trains = Good, Clean FunVisit the Old City Cemetery Station House and enjoy a donut and special tour by docent Kathy McGlothlin on Saturday, June 4, 9 am -11 am.  Hear the story of the WWI “Donut Girl” who volunteered for the Salvation Army to make and distribute donuts to our troops in the warfare trenches […]

Celebrate our veterans and Old GloryOld City Cemetery history specialist Kathy McGlothlin leads a tour of assorted veterans buried in the cemetery. Stops on the tour include the graves of veterans of the War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish-American War, the Great War (World War I), World War II, and the Korean War. Learn the […]

Follow African American history specialist Angelica Walker as she leads a tour highlighting Old City Cemetery’s rich African American history and hear the stories of educators, businessmen, suffragettes, and many more who fought for civil rights and equality. This tour is part of the weekend’s Pathway to Pride dedication weekend, so the public is invited […]

*** EVENT SOLD OUT *** But don't despair! The Pathway to Pride Dedication Ceremony will be live-streamed on Whitehead Media Ventures' Facebook page. Find it here on Sunday, June 19 @ 3 PM. The free dedication event at the Cemetery will start at 3 p.m. and will be followed by an outdoor ticketed event ($5/person) […]

OCC’s Legion of Civil War Connections Come learn about Lynchburg’s and Old City Cemetery’s involvement in the Civil War and hear the stories of some of those involved who were laid to rest here at OCC. Cemetery Historian Michael Hudson relates the stories of ordinary soldiers and civilians who played extraordinary roles during America’s most […]

Visit the Cemetery’s “First Acre,” or oldest section that dates to 1806, with historian Judith Harvey. Visit the Cemetery’s “First Acre,” or oldest section that dates to 1806, with historian Judith Harvey. Learn the meaning of the intriguing carved symbols on many grave markers, from flags to flutes. Dozens of symbols send a silent message […]