Please join us for a 3-day celebration of heirloom roses!Friday, May 85:00–8:00 p.m.  Premium Rose PresaleHere's your chance to have first pick from our rare rose inventory, fresh from the greenhouse. Drop in any time between 5 and 8.Due to health concerns, the Doug Seidel lecture and reception has been canceled. We will bring Doug back later in the year or next spring. Stay tuned! Saturday, May 99:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.  Antique Rose Sale10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  Guided Rose Walks Led by…

Old City Cemetery is delighted to host A Few Steps Shy of Heaven, an evening of short plays performed outdoors on the arboretum grounds.  The five historically inspired dramas are all set in England between 1813 and 1914.  The series is authored by local playwright Claire Wittman and directed by five gifted artists from the Lynchburg theatre community.  Sponsored through the generosity of Pat Hutto and the Ploughcroft Tea Room, all proceeds from this theatrical fundraiser will go to benefit the continued preservation of Old…

Old City Cemetery is delighted to host A Few Steps Shy of Heaven, an evening of short plays performed outdoors on the arboretum grounds.  The five historically inspired dramas are all set in England between 1813 and 1914.  The series is authored by local playwright Claire Wittman and directed by five gifted artists from the Lynchburg theatre community.  Sponsored through the generosity of Pat Hutto and the Ploughcroft Tea Room, all proceeds from this theatrical fundraiser will go to benefit the continued preservation of Old…

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 1, adult tickets are and children tickets ages 12 and under are .

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 1, adult tickets are and children tickets for ages 12 and under are .

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 1, adults tickets are  and children tickets ages 12 and under are .

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 1, adult tickets are and children tickets for ages 12 and under are .

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 1, adult tickets are and children tickets for ages 12 and under are

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 1, adult tickets are and children tickets for ages 12 and under are .

Join former Executive Director Bruce Christian for a guided walking tour highlighting the history and horticulture on the grounds near the peak of fall color. Besides the beautiful fall leaves, the roses are making their last appearances in various locations this week. Do not miss this opportunity to see it all!Meet at the top of the hill, at the Taylor Street entrance gates. Join us for fall refreshments afterwards at the Cemetery Center.This is a free event, open to the public. 

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 1, adult tickets are and children tickets for ages 12 and under are .

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 1, adult tickets are and children tickets for ages 12 and under are .

The Cemetery’s Pest House, Mourning Museum, and Chapel will be open to the public and decorated for the holidays with greenery from the Cemetery grounds. Drop in the Cemetery Center for hot cider and cookies and last minute gifts. Everything in the Gift Shop is 20% off during the Open House! Unique gifts include packets of Cemetery seeds and discounted gift baskets.Please call (434) 847-1465 for more information. 

Join Naturalist Kathie Driscoll in discovering the amazing stories behind some of Virginia's oldest trees.  You'll learn about some of the problems urban trees are facing and about communities that have gone to great lengths to protect them.  Afterwards discover how the trees at Old City Cemetery are rooted in our past and yet branch out to the future.

Stop and Smell the Roses!Looking for a unique Mother's Day gift? Think roses! ...or bring Mom to the Cemetery to enjoy our extensive heirloom rose collection at the beginning of its peak of bloom. Bring a picnic lunch for a special dining experience. Festival ScheduleFriday, May 6, 2016 5:00–8:00 p.m. - Pre-Sale Get the best selection of this year's inventory!  Saturday, May 7, 2016 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. - Official Rose Festival Day Roses for Sale, Guided Rose Tours, Planting & Fertilizing Demos, Kids'…

Join members of the Lynchburg Bird Club for their annual species tally during the peak of the bird population.  Bring your binoculars.Special note, the Lynchburg Bird Club meets at the Cemetery every third Thursday in the month, at 8:30 a.m., March-November to enjoy a bird identifying walk!  Anyone may join the group!

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning. 

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning. 

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets on sale September 1. Visit gravegarden.org for more details.

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets on sale September 1. Visit gravegarden.org for more details.

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets on sale September 1. Visit gravegarden.org for more details.

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets on sale September 1. Visit gravegarden.org for more details.

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets on sale September 1. Visit gravegarden.org for more details. 

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets on sale September 1. Visit gravegarden.org for more details. 

Casual guided walking tour highlights history and horticulture on the grounds near the peak of fall color. 

 Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets on sale September 1. Visit gravegarden.org for more details.

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets on sale September 1. Visit gravegarden.org for more details.

Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets on sale September 1. Visit gravegarden.org for more details.

No experience is required, but potential Old City Cemetery volunteers should have a love of history, historic preservation, or horticulture, and enjoy working with the public.The Cemetery needs volunteers who are able to share their time and talents as tour guides or gardeners. Tour guides are instructed on Cemetery general history, with options to specialize in one location.  General gardening is an organized Wednesday activity with a group.  Depending on the needs of the week, the gardeners accompany staff to different…

No experience is required, but potential Old City Cemetery volunteers should have a love of history, historic preservation, or horticulture, and enjoy working with the public.The Cemetery needs volunteers who are able to share their time and talents as tour guides or gardeners. Tour guides are instructed on Cemetery general history, with options to specialize in one location.  General gardening is an organized Wednesday activity with a group.  Depending on the needs of the week, the gardeners accompany staff to different…

Bees, butterflies and other pollinators are in trouble!  Shannon Brennan will lead a casual walk to find the plants that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while discussing steps we can take to help out the insects and animals critical to our food supply. Please meet Shannon at the Cemetery Center at 9:00 A.M. to explore the grounds.  Free and open to the public.

Join members of the Lynchburg Bird Club for their annual species tally during the peak of the bird population. Rain or shine.  Bring your binoculars. Special note, the Lynchburg Bird Club meets at the Cemetery every third Thursday in the month, at 8:30 a.m., March-November to enjoy a bird identifying walk!  Anyone may join the group!

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.  Every week a different staff member or volunteer will guide the group making each week a different tour!

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

October 13–14, 19–21, 26–28  10th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 13–14, 19–21, 26–28  10th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 13–14, 19–21, 26–28  10th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 13–14, 19–21, 26–28  10th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 13–14, 19–21, 26–28  10th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 13–14, 19–21, 26–28  10th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 13–14, 19–21, 26–28  10th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 13–14, 19–21, 26–28  10th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

The Cemetery’s five historic museums and Comfort House will be open to the public and decorated for the holidays with seasonal greenery. All gift shop merchandise will be 25% off during the open house. Stop by the Cemetery Center for hot cider and cookies and last minute gifts.     Dr. Charles Driscoll will be here between 1:00-3:00 pm, signing his newly released book, “Ring the Fire Bell!.” Please call (434) 847-1465 for more information.      

Does the thought of pruning your roses give ya nightmares? Come join us at Old City Cemetery as we “demystify” those rose pruning chores. Learn how to prune climbing, shrub, teas, and miniature roses so they bloom more prolifically in the spring. This is a hands on workshop. Come dressed appropriately for the weather and gardening, we will be outside in the elements.  If you have hand pruners and work gloves, please bring them.  The cost is $20; please call…

Join members of the Lynchburg Bird Club for their annual species tally.  Bring Binoculars.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning.

LAST TOUR this season of casual guided walking tours, highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds on Saturday morning.

October 12–13, 18–20, 25–27  11th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 12–13, 18–20, 25–27  11th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 12–13, 18–20, 25–27  11th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 12–13, 18–20, 25–27  11th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 12–13, 18–20, 25–27  11th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 12–13, 18–20, 25–27  11th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 12–13, 18–20, 25–27  11th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

October 12–13, 18–20, 25–27  11th Anniversary Season! Professional actors in period costume bring Cemetery residents to life with true stories from local history. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale September 15.    

WE ARE OPEN  DURING 5th ST. CONSTRUCTION -  SALE! All Remaining Roses NOW 25% OFF All Remaining Roses NOW 25% OFF Rose Sale Will Continue Through June 2nd, 2019  9 am-3 pm Monday - Saturday,    & 1-5 pm Sunday Please join us for our sale of heirloom roses.  Over 350 varieties of old garden roses, many of which are ancestors of modern roses, are planted along both sides of the historic brick wall and scattered throughout our 27 acres. …

On Monday, May 27, at 8:30 a.m., please join members of the Lynchburg Bird Club for their annual species tally. The activity starts at the top of the hill by the Taylor Street entrance. Participants do not have to be bird experts; only have an interest in birds. This is a great activity for families with young children who are early risers. Hopefully, the group will spot the indigo bunting that has already been seen this year! Wear comfortable shoes and…

Summer Saturdays in the Cemetery   Casual guided walking tours highlighting history and horticulture on the grounds every Saturday morning. Meet at Gatehouse. Old City Cemetery, 401 Taylor Street, Lynchburg. 10:00 a.m. Free and open to the public.    

Casual walking tours of Old City Cemetery every Saturday highlighting historical and horticultural points of interest on the grounds. Meet at Gatehouse. Old City Cemetery, 401 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. 5th St is OPEN up to our entrance! Carefully drive around the construction roadblock on 5th St. & Fillmore/Pierce Streets. 10:00 a.m. Free and open to the public.  

Casual walking tours of Old City Cemetery every Saturday highlighting historical and horticultural points of interest on the grounds. Meet at Gatehouse. Old City Cemetery, 401 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. 5th St is OPEN up to our entrance! Carefully drive around the construction roadblock on 5th St. & Fillmore/Pierce Streets. 10:00 a.m. Free and open to the public.