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Eliza Monroe Hay’s Reinterment Is Tomorrow

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From WRIC report:

After being buried for nearly two centuries in an unmarked grave in France, Eliza Monroe Hay — daughter of former president James Monroe — will soon be laid to rest next to her loved ones at a Richmond cemetery.

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond announced Tuesday that it’s holding a reinterment ceremony at Hollywood Cemetery, located at 412 S. Cherry St., for the daughter of America’s fifth president on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m.

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, located at 823 Cathedral Place, will hold mass on the same day at 11 a.m. to honor Hay.

Both events are open to the public.

Read more about Eliza Monroe Hay at this Wikipedia link.

‘Rise and Click’ This Sunday

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Large Atlantic Sturgeon Breaching, Osborne Boat Landing, James River. With Mike Ostrander, Discover The James Tours, Monday Afternoon, September 22.

When you are making your weekend plans, don’t forget Oregon Hill neighbor and photographer Bill Draper’s ‘Rise and Click’ photography workshop/tour this coming Sunday. You may not see a sturgeon, but you will definitely get a new appreciation for the natural beauty and history around us. Learn more and RSVP at www.hollywoodcemetery.org/visit/events

Rise and Click!

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Bill Draper is having fun sharing his hobby and helping Hollywood Cemetery at the same time!

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Rise and Click! Join our upcoming photography workshops and discover the magic behind your favorite Hollywood Cemetery photos!

Follow along with Richmond’s celebrated photographer, Bill Draper Photography, and see what goes into capturing excellent outdoor photography. Enjoy the sunrise, discover wildlife, and capture the best landscapes from around the grounds, while learning from one of the best.

Sunday, August 24 @ 6:00 AM
Sunday, September 28 @ 6:30 AM
Sunday, October 19 @ 6:45 AM

Learn more and RSVP at www.hollywoodcemetery.org/visit/events

Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour This Saturday

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From The Valentine website:

June 21 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour

On a spectacular bluff overlooking the James River, Hollywood Cemetery has been the final resting place of some of Virginia’s most prominent citizens since 1847.

Join the most experienced guides in Richmond as we explore the graves of rebels and rockers, politicians and Pulitzer prize winners; and, of course, two U.S. Presidents: James Monroe and John Tyler. Also, learn about the 18,000 Civil War dead buried in Hollywood and the cemetery’s complicated legacy as a shrine to the Confederacy.

Advanced tickets are required. Tickets are non-refundable.
Please note that this tour is 1.5 to 2 miles and involves several inclines. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended.
Accessibility: People of all abilities are encouraged to join us. If we can do anything to accommodate your needs, please let us know in advance by emailing tours@thevalentine.org.
Tours are held rain or shine. However, in extreme weather, a tour may be cancelled. Call 804-649-0711 x 301 to verify the tour will take place.

Large Tree Down In Hollywood Cemetery

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Laurel Street neighbor Charles Pool reports:
Hollywood lost one of its oldest trees this week. I counted around 225 growth rings. It was next to the original Harvie tombs, and it certainly would have been growing when Jaquelin Harvie was buried in 1856.