Day of the Dead Party

MJ's Tavern 4019 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA

Join NSCC Board members for an evening of scaryaoke, face painting and Halloween fun! Free face painting will be available and NSCC Board members will be selling jello shots to benefit our mission.

Free

Wreaths Across America Day

Forest Lawn Cemetery 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia

National Wreaths Across America commemoration at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Wreaths will be placed on graves of veterans. The ceremony starts at 10 am. Volunteers need to report by 9 am. Please contact Barbara Davis, Co-Chair of WAA Volunteers, Wreaths Across America Committee if you are interested in volunteering at bsadavis@aol.com.

Free

Cemetery Flagging Day – Wreaths Across America

Forest Lawn Cemetery 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia

Volunteers are needed to place 'marking flags' on graves to identify where a wreath should be placed on December 16, 2023, National Wreaths Across America day at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Please contact Barbara Davis, Co-Chair of WAA Volunteers, Wreaths Across America Committee if you are interested in volunteering at bsadavis@aol.com.

Free

Wreaths Across America Day

Forest Lawn Cemetery 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia

Wreaths Across America Day Volunteers: Be prepared to arrive at 9 am to help set up for ceremony at 10 am. Please contact Barbara Davis, Co-Chair of WAA Volunteers, Wreaths Across America Committee if you are interested in volunteering at bsadavis@aol.com.

Free

Wreaths Across America – Wreath Retirement Day

Forest Lawn Cemetery 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia

The final phase of the WWA project remains to be completed, and that is to remove the wreaths. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 10:00 am is designated as wreath retirement day at Forest Lawn Cemetery. All wreaths must be removed from the graves and placed next to the roads for pickup by the cemetery staff. …

Free

Exploring Virginia’s Waterways and the Underground Railroad

Slover Library 235 E. Plume St., Norfolk

Lecture and Book Signing with Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander The Slover Library Foundation, on behalf of the Brinkley Family Memorial Lecture Series, proudly presents an enlightening lecture on “Virginia Waterways and the Underground Railroad” with Dr. Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Slover (235 E. Plume St., …

Free

Spring Cleanup at Elmwood and Cedar Grove (rescheduled from March 2)

Elmwood Cemetery 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia

Rescheduled from March 2 due to inclement weather conditions. Picking up all holiday decorations and trash. Meet at the office, please wear comfortable clothing and bring gloves. Water & snacks provided.

Headstone Cleaning – Children’s Area

Forest Lawn Cemetery 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia

Cleaning stones at the Children’s Lot, follow the signs from Gate 2. Wear old clothing, dress for the weather. Water & snacks provided.

Postponed Yellow Fever Picnic & Walking Tour

Cedar Grove Cemetery 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia

WEATHER UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, today's tour is postponed and will take place Friday, April 26 at 6 p.m. BYOB - Bring your own blanket or chairs. 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 …

$5

Headstone Cleaning – Children’s Area

Forest Lawn Cemetery 8100 Granby St, Norfolk, Virginia

Cleaning stones at the Children’s Lot, follow the signs from Gate 2. Wear old clothing, dress for the weather. Water & snacks provided.

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