From Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page:
Today is Joseph Reid Anderson’s birthday. After building the Shenandoah Valley Turnpike, Anderson came to Richmond and bought Tredgar Iron Works which quickly became the leading iron foundry in the South. He and his family are buried next to President Tyler in Presidents Circle.
From VCU announcement:
Virginia Commonwealth University will conduct a full test of its emergency communication systems, including 10 sirens throughout the Monroe Park and MCV campuses, at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
The full test will include the sirens along with text messages, Alertus boxes, mass email, digital signs, social media and VCU website information – all part of a multichannel system for communicating emergency information to VCU students, faculty, staff, visitors and the community.
VCU remains committed to supporting a wide variety of emergency alert technologies to distribute emergency information in a timely and effective manner. These various technologies help inform the VCU community of the necessary and prudent protective actions in a comprehensive manner.
The following list contains more information about each of these alerting technologies:
Outdoor sirens: In a real emergency, the 10 sirens on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses will sound for four minutes to signal that an immediate, life-threatening emergency has occurred or may be imminent. The purpose of the siren is to alert people outside of campus buildings to immediately seek secure shelter and to receive additional information. No all-clear siren is utilized during tests, but one would sound in an actual emergency.
Text Messages: These messages are short, protective action statements that will contain a link to http://alert.vcu.edu/, where additional information is located. Parents and community members may sign up for VCU’s text message alert system at http://alert.vcu.edu/signup/ to receive information about campus emergencies and cancellations.
Alertus: These small yellow devices are strategically installed in classrooms, residence halls and other high traffic areas throughout campus. They are designed to provide an auditory and visual alert when a threat has occurred or is imminent. Much like text messages, a protective action statement will scroll on the screen during the threatening event.
Mass Email: All VCU email account holders will receive an email containing the safety recommendations related to the event.
Social Media: Alerting information will be posted to the @VCUNews Twitter account and the VCU Facebook page.
Digital Signage: Digital displays are located throughout campus with a particular focus in high traffic areas. These signs will display the emergency alert and reference information that is posted to Alertus boxes and text messaging.
After the semester test, monthly checks of the siren system are conducted at noon on the first Wednesday of each month consisting of a one-minute steady wail that also recharges the siren batteries.
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From Hollywood Cemetery:
I wanted to let you know that there will be a ceremony this Saturday, 2/7 at 10:00 am until about 11:30 am with cannon fire sometime close to the end. Thanks for letting the folks know there will be boom booms.
Take care and stay warm.
Mabel
From Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page:
We’re excited to announce our 2nd Facebook photo contest! Share your photo of Hollywood Cemetery with us for a chance to win two great prizes!
Here are the details: Send us a private message with your photo. From the submissions, we will choose the Top 5 photos that we think best represents the historical beauty of Hollywood. The Top 5 photos will be posted on February 20th for your votes. The photo that receives the most “Likes” wins! Only one entry per person please.
See official guidelines here: http://www.hollywoodcemetery.org/photo-contest
Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page recently featured this old photo courtesy of Brian Ezelle.
It looks like the 400 block of S. Cherry Street.
From Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page:
Many of the lots in Hollywood Cemetery have wrought iron fencing that is over 150 years old. With the help of talented welders, we have restored many of these fences! Here are a few Before & After shots.
From Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page:
Got family in town for the holidays? Bring them to Hollywood for a tour this weekend!
From Valentine Richmond History Center website:
October 25, 2014
Explore the significant role that women’s groups played in Hollywood Cemetery’s history from the Civil War to the present. Stops include gravesites of female residents who led independent lives as educators, authors, preservationists, suffragists, humanitarians or as the power behind the scenes of famous men.
$15 per person
$10 for History Center Members
Walk-ups welcome.
Cash or check, or purchase online.
On-street parking.This tour is presented as part of the Richmond History Tours program, a service of the Valentine Richmond History Center.
Reposted from the Hollywood Cemetery FaceBook page:
“Grief” is one of the most notable pieces of sculpture at Hollywood. It was made by Richmond sculptor Edward V. Valentine and is located in Presidents Circle on the tomb of William Worthington.
From Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page:
If you haven’t had a chance to read “Winnie Davis: Daughter of the Lost Cause”, you can buy a copy of the book at our event on Oct. 8th. Author Heath Lee will be talking about the book’s connections to Hollywood Cemetery and signing copies. We hope you’ll attend!
From Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page:
Although you can drive through the cemetery today, there was a time when automobiles were prohibited in Hollywood Cemetery. In fact, when President Taft visited in 1909 he was initially refused entry because of his motorcade.
Also:
Another fun way to tour Hollywood is by trolley! Our trolley tours take place every Sunday at 2pm and last approximately 2 hours.
