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. […]
Ever wonder where Rudolph came from? Or how the jingling of bells became associated with the Christmas season? OCC Historian Judi Harvey has those answers and more when you join us for our holiday traditions tour. What a great way to get into the spirit of the season. $10 a person, RSVP and get tickets […]
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! […]
Come to Old City Cemetery and peruse the over 200 rose varieties will will have available for purchase. Also for sale will be various gift shop items, and our Florilegium at a discounted price. On opening day, we will also have a bake sale with delicious, home-made baked goods available. Other events will be scattered […]
Taught by botanical artist Linda Murphy; class for children (ages 8-12 years) and their parent. $15 for one child & parent, $5 for each additional child Advance reservation required* GET TICKETS
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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