Women's History Tour in Elmwood
2023-03-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Join tour guide Samantha McDonald as she tells the stories of the fascinating women who shaped Norfolk’s history.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup donations accepted.
Info & Weather updates: http://www.nsccva.org/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Volunteer Workday - CANCELLED
2023-04-01 09:00 - 12:30 | Calvary Cemetery, 1600 St Julian Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23504, United States
CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Stone cleaning the Veteran headstones. Snacks & water provided.

Facing the Gallows - The Last Walk
2023-04-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Join tour guide Shannon Stafford as he tells stories of those who faced Virginia’s ultimate punishment, death.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup donations accepted.
Info & Weather updates: http://www.nsccva.org/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Volunteer Workday
2023-04-15 09:00 - 12:30 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Angel cleaning, wear old clothing. Snacks & water provided.

Forest Lawn Cemetery Trees Tour
2023-04-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
When Forest Lawn Cemetery was designed at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, it was created as an open space to be enjoyed. Trees were planted throughout the cemetery to provide shade and beauty. Join NSCC Board Member Tracy Halman to explore the cemetery and learn about the many varieties of trees that line the cemetery’s roads.
Important information

Tours are a $5 suggested donation per person. You may walk-up and pay in person or pre-register via PayPal.
Tours and weather updates will be announced on our Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as on our calendar of events on this web site.
Restrooms will not be open for events until further notice.

Volunteer Workday
2023-04-22 09:00 - 12:30 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
LeKies mausoleum cleaning. Wear old clothing, some ladder work required. Snacks & water provided.

A Victorian Cemetery Picnic (Yellow Fever Tour)
2023-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
BYOB – Bring your own blanket or fold-out chairs. Join Samantha McDonald at Cedar Grove’s Potter’s Field as she takes you on a journey through the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1855. Hear tales about those who lived and died.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup donations accepted.
Info & Weather updates: http://www.nsccva.org/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER - Death Followed Quickly - Without a Chance to Say Goodbye
2023-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
Join tour guide Shannon Stafford as he tells stories of sudden and unexpected death.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup donations accepted.
Info & Weather updates: http://www.nsccva.org/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Volunteer Workday - Veteran Stone Cleaning
2023-04-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
Veteran stone cleaning. Please follow the signs to the location.
Be sure to wear old clothing. Snacks & water provided.
Watch for any weather updates on Facebook and website in the event of any cancelations. Click title for additional information.

CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER - Mishaps and Misfortune Tour
2023-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Jaw dropping and head scratching tales from those who are buried at Cedar Grove.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup donations accepted.
Info & Weather updates: http://www.nsccva.org/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Language of the Dead: Messages from Beyond
2023-05-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Join tour guide Shannon Stafford as he explains the meaning of different Victorian headstone symbols, the lost language of the Victorians.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup donations accepted.
Info & Weather updates: http://www.nsccva.org/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Volunteer Workday
2023-05-13 09:00 | Calvary Cemetery, 1600 St Julian Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23504, United States
Join us at Calvary Cemetery as we clean Veteran’s headstones in preparation for Memorial Day activities.

Be sure to wear old clothing.
Snacks and water provided.

Click on title for additional information.

CANCELED DUE TO WET CONDITIONS - A Victorian Cemetery Picnic (Yellow Fever Tour)
2023-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510

Mysteries Brought to the Surface - Shrouded History of Norfolk Exhumed
2023-06-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Join tour guide Shannon Stafford as he tells stories of sudden and unexpected death.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup donations accepted.
Info & Weather updates: http://www.nsccva.org/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Mishaps and Misfortunes Tour
2023-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510

Death Followed Quickly - Without a Chance to Say Goodbye
2023-06-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510

Volunteer Workday with the Marine Corps League Detachment 332
2023-08-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Join members of the Marine Corps League Detachment 332 for a volunteer workday at Elmwood Cemetery.

Wear comfortable old clothing
Snacks and water provided.

Forest Lawn Cemetery Tree Tour
2023-09-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505

Headstone Cleaning Workshop
2023-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
NSCC is sponsoring a stone cleaning workshop at Forest Lawn Cemetery in the maintenance shed. Follow the “This Way” signs to the shed.
Wear comfortable clothing. Coffee, water and a variety of coffee cakes will be served.
There will be a maximum of 35 folks & you MUST register with Diana Ramsey via email at magnoliafarms@cox.net OR 757-619-0540.

Facing the Gallows - The Last Walk - CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
2023-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510

Mishaps & Misfortunes Tour - CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
2023-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510

Forest Lawn Cemetery Tree Tour
2023-10-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
When Forest Lawn Cemetery was designed at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, it was created as an open space to be enjoyed. Trees were planted throughout the cemetery to provide shade and beauty. Join NSCC Board Member Tracy
Important information

Tours are a $5 suggested donation per person. You may walk-up and pay in person or pre-register via PayPal.
Tours and weather updates will be announced on our Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as on our calendar of events on this web site.
Restrooms will not be open for events until further notice.

Chilling Tales from Beneath the Ground
2023-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Join tour guide Shannon Stafford as he reveals captivating tales of murder, strange deaths, ghosts and other historic ghastly stories. No better way to start your spooky season than in a cemetery.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup donations accepted.
Info & Weather updates: http://www.nsccva.org/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Letting the Dead Rest in Peace (A Halloween Cemetery Picnic)
2023-10-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
BYOB – Bring your own blanket or fold-out chairs. Join Samantha McDonald as she reminisces about cemetery customs from the Victorian age and hear a few unfortunate tales from those who are buried in Cedar Grove (this is a sit-down tour).
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup donations accepted.
Info & Weather updates: http://www.nsccva.org/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Headstone Cleaning Workday
2023-10-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
Join us for a morning of headstone cleaning in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing that can get dirty. Snacks and water provided.
