Category Archives: Hollywood Cemetery

July’s I Know Hollywood Cemetery and Women Tour

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From the Valentine Richmond History Center:

July 4 I Know Richmond: The Bus Tour (10am-1pm) BUS TOUR
An overview of the history of Richmond, including Court End, the James River and the Fall Line, Church Hill, Jackson Ward, the Fan and Monument Avenue. Tour drives by St. John’s Church, Hollywood Cemetery, Main Street Station, the Jefferson Hotel and the Museum and White House of the Confederacy. Tour the State Capitol, walk Capitol Square and see the Civil Rights Memorial. Reservations required: (804) 649-0711 x301. Meet at the History Center.

July 8 Hollywood Cemetery (2-4pm) WALKING TOUR
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.

July 21 NEW! Hollywood Cemetery: The Women of Hollywood (2-4pm) WALKING TOUR
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. Meet at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets.

June’s Hollywood Cemetery and Civil War Tours

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From the Valentine Richmond History Center:

June 10 Hollywood Cemetery (2-4pm) WALKING TOUR
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.

June 23 NEW! Hollywood Cemetery: The Civil War (2-4pm) WALKING TOUR
From the Pyramid to the gravesite of Jefferson Davis, high above the James River, Hollywood Cemetery is the final resting place for thousands of Confederates. Come visit the graves of such notables as J. E. B. Stuart, George Pickett, Fitzhugh Lee, Jefferson Davis and many others whose stories continue to capture our imagination 150 years after the Civil War began. Meet at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets.

Hollywood Cemetery Article and Cannon Fire for Jefferson Davis

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Mario Accordino recently published an article on Hollywood Cemetery for the website ArchitectureRichmond.com. Click here to go to the article.

Here is an excerpt:

Hollywood Cemetery sits dramatically over the James River in Oregon Hill, and many spots in the grounds have views out to the water. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the cemetery serves as one of our major tourist attractions and, for a city that prides itself on a deep sense of history, a truly unique site. Countless Richmond stories are told in Hollywood’s grounds, a narrative of the city’s history as much as it is of individual lives.

Speaking of Hollywood Cemetery, David Gilliam would like to remind neighbors that there will cannon fire this Saturday as part of a memorial ceremony for Jefferson Davis. The ceremony is supposed to start around 9 am. There will be cannon volleys fired as a part of the memorial service. The participants have assured that the minimum amount of powder will be used in the volleys.

Memorial Day Weekend Is Almost Here

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Of course there will be somber ceremonies to remember our fallen at the Virginia War Memorial, culminating with this:

The public is invited to celebrate and remember our nation’s heroes at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial. The ceremony is co-hosted by the American Legion 11th District, and Governor McDonnell will be on hand to deliver the keynote address.

Monday May 28th • 10 am
Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvedere Street
FREE

At Hollyowood Cemetery:

History of Memorial Day at Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour

Learn about the history of Memorial Day from local scholar Jim DuPriest while taking a stroll through one of the most historic cemeteries in America. Be sure you don’t forget the walking shoes!

Sunday May 27th • 2pm – 4 pm
S. Cherry & Albemarle streets
$10 per person

On a more festive note, there is the 1st Annual Oregon Hill Invitational Soccer Tournament (click here for details).

Also, tonight, Captain America!

And if you act fast, you might be able to pick up a sweet foosball table after going to this Craigslist ad (click here).

Historic Cemeteries Tour For Memorial Day

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From the Valentine Richmond History Center:

May 28 Historic Cemeteries Tour (10am-1pm) Free for all veterans! BUS TOUR
Commemorate Memorial Day with a tour of Richmond’s historic cemeteries, including the Old Negro Burial Ground, St. John’s Church, Shockoe, Hebrew, Woodland and Hollywood Cemeteries. Learn about their layout, evolution as parks, artwork and notable tenants. Reservations required: (804) 649-0711 x301. Meet at the History Center.

Dogs In Hollywood Cemetery

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From the Valentine Richmond History Center:

May 19 History Hounds Explore Hollywood Cemetery (10am-12pm) WALKING TOUR
Dogs are invited to join their owners for this walking tour of Hollywood Cemetery, in partnership with the 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 required: (804) 649-0711 x301. Meet outside the cemetery gates at Cherry and Albemarle streets.

Allan Holderness Davis, R.I.P.

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Allan Davis of the 400 block of S. Laurel died last week. A graveside service was planned for today (Thursday) at Hollywood Cemetery at 11:00 am.

DAVIS, Allan Holderness, 68, of Richmond, died on Friday, March 30, 2012. Allan was graduated from St. Christopher’s School in 1962 and Duke University in 1966. He lived in the San Francisco area much of his life, returning to Richmond about six years ago. While in California, he owned and managed The Book and Bean, one of the country’s first bookstore cafes. He also was the proprietor of Yard Art, a nationally known store specializing in antiques for the garden. He is survived by his sister, Patsy Davis, of Washington D.C.; three nieces, Lloyd Spruill of Richmond, Harriet Kendall of Charleston, S.C. and Julia Klein of Sandpoint, Idaho; two nephews, Evan Davis of Richmond and Keith Davis of Charlottesville; and seven great-nephews and nieces. A graveside service will be held at Hollywood Cemetery on Wednesday, April 4, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Christopher’s School or the Virginia Historical Society.

Martian Dog Crossbreeding Exposed

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Since the Disney movie came out and the local connections were written about, more questions have been raised. Are neighborhood dogs getting through holes in Hollywood Cemetery‘s fence?

By the way, folks, I hope I don’t spoil the fun for you late-risers by letting readers know that the past few posts have been made in fun and satire for April Fool’s Day.