2024 Cemetery Tours
We are excited to offer a wide variety of cemetery tours for 2024!
NSCC offers a variety of exciting tours that not only provide a detailed history about Norfolk’s cemeteries, but also insight into the interesting lives of many of Norfolk’s treasured residents. The tours are unique, so participants will gain different information with each tour experience.
Suggested donation of $5. PayPal and walkup donations accepted.
Tours are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or unfavorable conditions.
Info & Weather updates: http://www.nsccva.org/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation
2024 Tour Schedule
September 2024
CANCELLED DUE TO FORECAST OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
September 29 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Summer of Pestilence – 1855
Cedar Grove Cemetery 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia
Join Samantha McDonald as she takes you on a journey through the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1855. Hear tales of who lived and died.
October 2024
CANCELED – October 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bloody Hands, Dirty Knives – The Horrors of Victorian Medicine
Elmwood Cemetery 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia
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.
October 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Elmwood Halloween Tour
Elmwood Cemetery 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia
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.
October 20 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Letting the Dead Rest in Peace – A Halloween Cemetery Picnic
Cedar Grove Cemetery 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia
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.
October 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Elmwood Halloween Tour
Elmwood Cemetery 238 E Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia
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.
October 27 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Letting the Dead Rest in Peace – A Halloween Cemetery Picnic
Cedar Grove Cemetery 238 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, Virginia
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.
Important information
Each tour is led by dedicated NSCC volunteers who are knowledgeable local historians and co-hosted by the Norfolk Department of Recreation, Parks, and Open Space. Please contact Diana Ramsey, for inquiries and special requests for tours.
- 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.
