Commemorate Memorial Day with a tour of the many beautiful and historic cemeteries of Richmond. Join us to learn about the city’s 18th and 19th century burial grounds including St. John’s Church, the African Burial Ground, Shockoe Hill, Hebrew, Evergreen and Woodland cemeteries. We will discuss landscape design, artwork and biographies of many notable tenants.
Ticket includes same-day admission to the Valentine.
Price: $50 per person, $40 Valentine members
Length: 4 hours
Parking: Parking is available on the street as well as in the VCU Medical Center’s Patient and Visitor Parking Deck at Leigh and 12th (529 N. 12th Street) with validation available.
Meeting place: Meet at The Valentine, 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond VA 23219
Tour Notes
- Reservations are required. Admission to the Valentine is included with ticket.
- 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. Please note that this tour includes walking at several sites.
- 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.
