On Saturday, July 22nd from 11 - 3, join Old City Cemetery for a day of family-friendly fun, with hands-on history & horticulture activities. ALL CEMETERY BUILDINGS & EXHIBITS WILL BE OPEN! Plus, historical reenactors from the American Revolution & Civil War, Victorian-era games, living history characters at various stations on the grounds, composting, pollinator […]
Join Rosarian Sue Reeves on a tour of the History & Horticulture of Antique Roses. $10/person, advance reservation required. Tickets
Rosarian Bruce Christian will guide this tour of our antique rose collection, specifically for those wonderful mothers in our lives. Bruce is an entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide, and you'll learn about the history of a number of our rose varieties, as well as their growth habit, and tips for growing your own roses. This […]
Enjoy catered hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine as the sun sets over 450 antique roses, and our 27-acre gravegarden and arboretum. The roses will be in full bloom, as well as hundreds of other flowers, flowering trees and shrubs. It is truly a beautiful evening. Tickets are $85 a person, and include a […]
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.
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.
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! […]
Join the Daughters of the American Revolution as we recognize and remember veterans from all American wars in this special holiday event. After patriotic music and remarks, guests are invited to participate in the placement of holiday wreaths on hundreds of veterans' graves all around Old City Cemetery. Don't forget to pick up your Wreath […]
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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