Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA

Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA is steeped in history since its inception in 1847. This lovely cemetery was established as an alternative to the boxy, plot like arrangements of graves in other cemeteries. It may seem at first ghoulish but Hollywood Cemetery is a lovely place to take a stroll as it has some old, historic statuary, winding paths and some lovely views from hilly areas of majestic trees and just all around natural beauty of the area.

You will garner some great information about American history as there are thousands of Confederate soldiers that were laid to rest and honored with a stone pyramid erected in the cemetery. In addition to two United States presidents and Confederate President Jefferson Davis are buried here as well as countless famous individuals of the day who have played a significant part in shaping the city of Richmond as it is known today.

Located in the downtown area, the Hollywood Cemetery is huge. In addition to the naturally beautiful setting, the cemetery faces the James River and there are distant views of the mountains of long ago. You can learn more about this cemetery by taking a guided walking tour which highlights many famous people throughout history. Or, you can traverse the area on your own. The Hollywood Cemetery is open during the daylight hours.

You can purchase a tour map of the cemetery at the Hollywood Cemetery office as well as other memorabilia of the place, its famous inhabitants and more. It is truly a great place to visit, especially if you are a history buff.