Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation

Headstone Cleaninng - Children's Area
2024-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
Cleaning stones at the Children’s Lot, follow the signs from Gate 2.
Wear old clothing and dress for the weather.
Water & snacks provided.

Headstone Cleaning - Children's Area
2024-06-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505

Cancelled - Headstone Cleaning - Children's Area
2024-06-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
CANCELLED DUE TO THE FORECAST HEAT ADVISORY.
Cleaning stones at the Children’s Lot, follow the signs from Gate 2.
Wear old clothing and dress for the weather.
Water & snacks provided.

CANCELLED - Headstone Cleaning - Children's Area
2024-06-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
Due to a forecast of extremely hot weather, this event is cancelled. Look for this event to be rescheduled.
Cleaning stones at the Children’s Lot, follow the signs from Gate 2.
Wear old clothing and dress for the weather.
Water & snacks provided.

Headstone Cleaning - Children's Area
2024-09-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
Welcome back and join us at the Child Lot at Forest Lawn.
Follow the “This Way” signs to the children’s area.Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.Water, snacks, and tools will be provided.

The Summer of Pestilence - 1855
2024-09-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Join Samantha McDonald as she takes you on a journey through the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1855. Hear tales of 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

"From Here to Eternity - Little Willie Awaits" 5K Run
2024-10-12 14:30 - 17:00 | Elmwood Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Get your costumes ready and get in shape for “From Here to Eternity- Little Willie Awaits” 5k fun run/walk through West Point and Elmwood Cemeteries on October 12, 2024.
Race check-in starts in West Point Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. with the race starting at 4 p.m.
Awards:

$250 cash for finishing under 18 minutes (one winner).
Top 3 Male & Female Overall.
Top 3 Male & Female in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Register early at the link below. Fees increase starting September 30!
From Here to Eternity Twilight 5K on Athlinks

Veteran's Headstone Cleaning
2024-10-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505
Join us at Forest Lawn Cemetery as we clean Veteran’s Headstones to in time for Veteran’s Day and the upcoming holiday season.
Be sure to wear old clothes! Snacks and water will be provided.
Upon entering Forest Lawn, follow the “THIS WAY” signs to the cemetery section.
Questions? Call Diana at (757) 619-0540.

Elmwood Halloween Tour
2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-26 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 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

Letting the Dead Rest in Peace - A Halloween Cemetery Picnic
2024-10-20 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
BYOB – Bring your own blanket/chair. Join Samantha McDonald as she reminisces about Victorian cemetery customs and hear a few unfortunate tales from those buried at Cedar Grove. 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

Bloody Hands, Dirty Knives - The Horrors of Victorian Medicine
2025-04-19 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 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

Mishaps & Misfortune Tour
2025-04-27 17:00 - 18:30, 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

A Victorian Cemetery Picnic!
2025-04-27 17:00 - 18:30 | 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 Cow
2025-05-02 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 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

Favorite Stories of Cedar Grove Cemetery and Samantha's birthday!
2025-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Cedar Grove Cemetery, 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
A mixture of guide Samantha’s favorite tales with a picnic at the end. BYOP (bring your own picnic.)
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup donations accepted.

Info & Weather updates: http://www.nsccva.org/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation

Yellow Fever Tour
2025-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 | 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

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 | 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.
