OCC Board President Ray Dinstel has worked in the insurance industry for 40 years, but his passions are reading, history and research. Before the age of computers, his mother was an avid family genealogist, and Ray has carried on her work of documenting his family's history through genealogical study. On January 21 at 10 am, […]
As the United Negro College Fund slogan states, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste." Historian Angelica Walker will bring to life several African American educators buried on the Old City Cemetery grounds in this tour and share how they expanded children's thinking and opened their minds to new ideas. Tickets $10. Reservations preferred.
Phyllistine Moseley is the Chairwoman of the Lynchburg Juneteenth Coalition and board member of the Legacy Museum of African American History. But before she became a wellspring of historical knowledge, she was a child in Farmville. In fact, she grew up during the now infamous school closures of the 60s, when Prince Edward County decided […]
OCC Gravestone Repair Workshop, Sat, April 8, 9am-12noon Are you interested in learning how to repair historic gravestones and possibly volunteering at Old City Cemetery? OCC is holding a training workshop led by City Museum Director Ted Delaney and Gravestone Repair Volunteers Mack Callaham and Linnie Dudley on Saturday, April 8 at 9am-12noon. We […]
As the United Negro College Fund slogan states, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste." Historian Angelica Walker will bring to life several African American educators buried on the Old City Cemetery grounds in this tour and share how they expanded children's thinking and opened their minds to new ideas. Tickets $10. Reservations preferred.
Back by popular demand, Orchard Owner John Hoskins demonstrates the process of apple tree grafting. You'll get to graft and take home two of your very own apple trees, plus a grafting tool. There are 2 sessions - 9am & 11am. Tickets are $40 and must be reserved in advance. Be sure to follow us […]
President of the American Daffodil Society Janet Hickman grows over 1800 varieties of daffodils in her Lynchburg garden. Join her for a stroll over the Old City cemetery grounds to see and learn about the historic, timeless beauty of these flowers. Be sure to follow us at www.facebook.com/gravegarden for updates and info on other events! […]
Are you interested in learning how to repair historic gravestones and possibly volunteering at Old City Cemetery? OCC is holding a training workshop led by City Museum Director Ted Delaney and Gravestone Repair Volunteers Mack Callaham and Linnie Dudley on Wednesday, April 5 at 9am-12noon. We are seeking people who are detail-oriented, like to work […]
Don't forget to stop in to Old City Cemetery while you're exploring the beautiful and historic gardens of Lynchburg! Our HUGE collection of antique roses (the largest public collection on the East Coast) will be in bloom, as well as many other beautiful flowering trees and plants. Springtime is absolutely stunning at Old City Cemetery, […]
Our rose website will be available for viewing on the morning of April 19th, and the link will be posted here, as well as on our Facebook page, newsletter, and other places. The website will list all of the types of roses we have available this year, with pictures and information! Online purchase through the […]
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
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