Museums at Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg
A quintet of history museums make this Virginia graveyard as much a resting place for funereal history as it is for people.

šŸ“œ Five small 'house' museums on the grounds of the Old City Cemetery interpret its history, Lynchburg, and surrounding counties.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore 19th and 20th-century American mourning customs
šŸ©ŗ Recreate Civil War medical conditions
šŸš‚ Discover funeral carriages, gravestone tools, and railroad history
ā›Ŗ Visit a chapel honoring religious leaders and a columbarium

Tips

šŸš¶ Self-guided, visit at your own pace when cemetery gates are open
šŸ“ž Check website or call for specific museum hours
šŸ“ø Review photography policies on website

Cost

šŸ’° No entry fee, donations appreciated.

Hours

šŸ•’ Hours vary; check website or call for details.

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