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October 2021
Candlelight Tours
More information, details, and ticketing information will be available as the event nears.
Find out more »December 2021
Wreaths Across America
More information and details will be added as the event nears.
Find out more »April 2021
Arbor Day at OCC
The Lynchburg Tree Stewards will be holding an Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Old City Cemetery. A tree planting in the shrub garden will be followed by an early spring tree identification walk around the cemetery. The event is free but registration is required at www.lynchburgparksandrec.com
Find out more »May 2021
Mother’s Day Rose Tour
As a Mother’s Day gift, we are offering this free tour of OCC’s antique and heirloom rose collection. Rose expert, Bruce Christian, will lead this tour and give details about the history of particular roses, the cemetery’s collection, and tips on how to incorporate historic roses into your own garden. Although this tour is free, registration is required.
Find out more »Sunset Rose Tour
Wander through the gardens at sunset with OCC Historian, Lucas Peed, and learn the history of some of our favorite roses and how to care for them.
Find out more »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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