Hollywood Cemetery
Historic garden cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, serving as the final resting place for two U.S. Presidents, a Confederate President, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

📜 Established in 1847, Hollywood Cemetery is a private, non-profit, and fully operational cemetery in Richmond, Virginia.
🔍 Spans 135 acres of valleys and hills overlooking the James River, recognized as a registered arboretum.

Why Go

🌳 Beautiful Gothic landscape with scenic views
🏛️ Final resting place of U.S. Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler, and Confederate President Jefferson Davis
🗿 Features a 90-foot stone pyramid memorial for 18,000 Confederate soldiers
👻 Explore local legends like the Richmond vampire mausoleum

Why Avoid

🚫 Public display of Confederate flag banned on grounds

Tips

🗺️ Maps available for $1 at the office (Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30) or free online
🚶 Self-guided, virtual, and group tours available

Cost

💰 Map available for $1, cemetery entrance is free.

Hours

🕒 Office Mon-Friday 8:30-4:30; cemetery is fully operational.

Last updated 8 days ago

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