There is a special Memorial Day walking tour scheduled for Hollywood Cemetery for Sunday at 2pm.

Join local historian Jim DuPriest for a unique walking tour of Hollywood Cemetery and learn about the origins of Memorial Day. Begun in 1866, the Ladies’ Hollywood Memorial Association formed to decorate the graves of the Civil War dead buried at Hollywood. Learn about the Confederate soldier’s section, the dead from Gettysburg, Lee’s Lieutenants, and the huge stone pyramid. Please meet inside the front gate, wear comfortable walking shoes and stay hydrated.

Also, this Monday the Virginia War Memorial will have a special ceremony, starting at 10 am.

This ceremony is held to honor all veterans and to remind citizens that we must remain vigilant to protect our freedoms. The 11th District American Legion is a co-host. The guest speaker will be the Commander, Department of Virginia’s American Legion. The ceremony will be held outdoors, and seating will be provided. The event is free, with free parking for our guests.