Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation

Yellow Fever Tour
2025-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Join Samantha McDonald at Cedar Grove’s Potters Field as she takes you on a journey through the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1855. Hear tales about who lived and died.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup cash donations accepted.
Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather/unfavorable conditions.
For weather updates, consult www.nsccva.org or https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

WEATHER CANCELLATION - A Memorial to Eternal Rest - The Iconography of Elmwood Cemetery
2025-05-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
WEATHER CANCELLATION: Due to wet cemetery conditions and forecast of inclement weather, this tour is cancelled.

Cemetery iconography is the study and interpretation of images and symbols used on headstones, crypts and mausoleums. Join Shannon Stafford as he explains these symbols found in Elmwood Cemetery.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup cash donations accepted.
Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather/unfavorable conditions.
For weather updates, consult www.nsccva.org or https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Mishaps & Misfortune Tour
2025-06-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Join tour guide Samantha McDonald for jaw-dropping and head-scratching tales from those buried at Cedar Grove.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup cash donations accepted.
Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather/unfavorable conditions.
For weather updates, consult www.nsccva.org or https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Headstone Cleaning - Volunteer Opportunity
2025-06-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
Come learn how to properly clean a headstone with Diana.
Enter Forest Lawn Cemetery’s Gate 2 and follow the “this way” signs to the cleaning site. All supplies and snacks and water will be provided. Be sure to wear old clothes.

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - Bloody Hands, Dirty Knives - The Horrors of Victorian Medicine
2025-06-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
WEATHER CANCELLATION –
Due to conditions in the cemetery and forecast of inclement weather, this evening’s tour is cancelled.
Join tour guide Shannon Stafford as he tells the tales of what life was truly like in a time where the cure ended up being more deadly than the disease/diagnosis.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup cash donations accepted.
Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather/unfavorable conditions.
For weather updates, consult www.nsccva.org or https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

CANCELLED Due to Weather - Headstone Cleaning - Volunteer Opportunity
2025-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
Due to the extreme heat and humidity, we are cancelling this volunteer opportunity. Please look for other opportunities.
Come learn how to properly clean a headstone with Diana.
Enter Forest Lawn Cemetery’s Gate 2 and follow the “this way” signs to the cleaning site. All supplies and snacks and water will be provided. Be sure to wear old clothes.

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - Facing the Gallows, the Last Walk
2025-06-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Due to the extreme heat, this tour is cancelled. This tour will repeat in the fall. Hope to see you then!
Join tour guide Shannon Stafford as he tells the tales of the those condemned and the legend of the last cow.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup cash donations accepted.
Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather/unfavorable conditions.
For weather updates, consult www.nsccva.org or https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

WEATHER CANCELLATION - Headstone Cleaning - Volunteer Opportunity
2025-07-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505

A Memorial to Eternal Rest - The Iconography of Elmwood Cemetery
2025-09-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Cemetery iconography is the study and interpretation of images and symbols used on headstones, crypts and mausoleums. Join Shannon Stafford as he explains these symbols found in Elmwood Cemetery.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup cash donations accepted.
Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather/unfavorable conditions.
For weather updates, consult www.nsccva.org or https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Headstone Cleaning - Volunteer Opportunity
2025-09-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
Join us to help beautify Forest Lawn! Enter Forest Lawn and follow the “this way” signs. Wear old clothes and plan to get dirty. Water, tools and snacks provided.

Bloody Hands, Dirty Knives - The Horrors of Victorian Medicine
2025-09-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Join tour guide Shannon Stafford as he tells the tales of what life was truly like in a time where the cure ended up being more deadly than the disease/diagnosis.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup cash donations accepted.
Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather/unfavorable conditions.
For weather updates, consult www.nsccva.org or https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

A Victorian Cemetery Picnic!
2025-09-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
BYOB – Bring your own blanket/chairs and join Samantha McDonald as she reminisces about Victorian cemetery customs and hear a few unfortunate tales from those who are buried in Cedar Grove. Please note: this is a sit down tour.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup cash donations accepted.
Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather/unfavorable conditions.
For weather updates, consult www.nsccva.org or https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Facing the Gallows, the Last Walk
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Join tour guide Shannon Stafford as he tells the tales of the those condemned and the legend of the last cow.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup cash donations accepted.
Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather/unfavorable conditions.
For weather updates, consult www.nsccva.org or https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Dios De Los Muertes Celebration
2025-10-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Join guide Samantha in celebrating her Mexican heritage while learning about various cemetery customs and traditions. This is a sit down and walking tour.
