August’s Hollywood Cemetery and Symbolism Tours

From the Valentine Richmond History Center: Aug. 12 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. Aug. 25 NEW! Hollywood Cemetery: Symbolism and Monument Styles […]

August 4, 2012; 9:10 PM • by Oregon Hill

From the Valentine Richmond History Center:

Aug. 12 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.

Aug. 25 NEW! Hollywood Cemetery: Symbolism and Monument Styles (2-4pm) WALKING TOUR
If cemeteries could talk, what could they tell you about those buried there? Learn to interpret the spiritual, occupational, vegetal and fraternal signs and symbols found on Hollywood’s headstones and ironworks. Discover the historical origins of the many monument styles including cradle stones, pyramids, pier stones, mausoleums and reliquaries. Meet at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets.

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