From the Valentine Richmond History Center: May 12 Hollywood Cemetery Specialty Walking Tour* (2-4pm) An extension of the daily “Highlights” tour, this version covers in more detail the cemetery’s unique history, landscape design, architecture, symbols and residents. Meet at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets.
From email from Hollywood Cemetery: This message is to notify you that there will be a memorial ceremony for J. E. B. Stuart on Saturday, May 11 at 11:00 a.m. There will be cannon volleys fired as a part of the memorial service. The participants have assured me that the minimum amount of powder will [...]
Scanning for the walkers outside Hollywood Cemetery yesterday-
From email: There will be a monument dedication ceremony on Saturday, May 4 at 11:00 a.m. It is for a Confederate soldier that recently had a monument placed at the gravesite. There will be musket volleys fired as a part of the memorial service. Thank you for assisting us in getting this message out to [...]
From www.virginia.org: Dogs are invited to join their owners for this walking tour of Hollywood Cemetery, in partnership with the Richmond SPCA. Dogs must have current shots, mix well with others and remain on a leash. Owners are responsible for water and cleaning up after their dogs. Space is limited. Reservations: (804) 649-0711 x301. Meet [...]
…from Hollywood Cemetery this morning…
While the City is supposedly working on its tourism plan, the Valentine Richmond History Center is refining and announcing theirs. Here are a few of the Oregon Hill/Hollywood Cemetery ones: April 1 Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour (10-11:30am) Monday – Saturday, April 1-October 31 Learn about the cemetery’s history, artwork, symbolism and famous residents, [...]
I mentioned this earlier, but the Times Dispatch also recently ran a nice story on volunteer effort at Hollywood Cemetery, scheduled for Saturday. Now come this post from Hartwood Roses’ FaceBook page: Two days to go until our big Rose Work Day at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. I’m feeling freakishly calm and prepared at this [...]
From Richmond BizSense article: Through 19 years of business, Legend has been fairly straightforward with its names — Legend Brown Ale, Legend Pilsner, Legend Porter. “We like to be sure that people know what they are getting,” said Dave Gott, vice president of operations. Names sell the brewery and build brand allegiance. One day, though, [...]
From Hollywood Cemetery management: This message is to remind you of the memorial ceremony for JEB Stuart beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 10th. There will be cannon volleys fired as a part of the memorial service. The participants have assured me that the minimum amount of powder will be used in the volleys. [...]
