The Goats of Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia

06/01/2026

Morris, Baxter, and Sampson are pleased to announce that they will be hosting First Fridays this month! Join them from 5-7:30 at the Cemetery Center in Old City Cemetery Museums and Arboretum. They will be showcasing unique artwork from their private collections and offering golf cart tours of the beautiful grounds. The horned triumvirate will be practicing their driving skills in anticipation.

05/26/2026

Morris, Baxter, and Sampson would like you all to know that this wonderful anthology is available for sale in our Gift Shop!

The stories that shaped Lynchburg are now being preserved in a personal way. A new book brings together 250 years of local history.

05/21/2026

Morris, Baxter, and Sampson would like to thank the dedicated BWXT volunteers who painted their condo, added a new gutter, and changed their bedding. The volunteers with United Way's Day of Caring are the GOAT!

05/11/2026

Morris, Baxter, and Sampson would like to share an upcoming FREE Event! "Cemetery Curiosities" with Mark Day and Ashleigh Bruce. As part of our Holbrook Lyceum Series, join our Lead Historian and Archivist for a tour of Old City Cemetery’s archives and private collections. Special private tours of the Pest House and Hearse House. 2:00 pm in the Lee Reading Room at the Cemetery Center (350 Building). RSVP preferred to [email protected]. The Holbrook Lyceum Series is brought to you free of charge thanks to a donation from Mary "Polly" Garbee in memory of Norma S. White.

05/07/2026

Morris, Baxter, and Sampson are grateful to the ladies of the Ragged Robin Garden Club for their lovely arrangements located at outside of the Mourning Museum at the Cemetery Center.

05/04/2026

Morris, Baxter, and Sampson would like to report that the remaining roses and companion plants will be available from 10-3 Tuesday through Saturday and 12-4 on Sunday. Come by before they eat them! That would be baaaaaad!

04/29/2026

Morris, Baxter, and Sampson would like to report that we enjoyed the highest grossing first day of Rose and companion plants sales in our 31 year history! While this is great news for Old City Cemetery Museums and Arboretum, it does mean that inventory is moving quickly, with several already sold out. Please visit https://occroses.redeaglesoftware.com/ and place your order soon!

04/27/2026

Just a reminder that the online Rose and companion plant sales start tomorrow!

04/22/2026

Morris, Baxter, and Sampson would like to share a preview of the Heirloom Roses that will be available online starting April 28. If they don't eat them first... https://occroses.redeaglesoftware.com/🤣

04/18/2026

April 21: Living Trees in a GraveGarden: An Earth Day Eve Walk. 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. A free event open to the public and brought to you by Old City Cemetery, the Blue Ridge Wildflower Society and the Virginia Native Plant Society! Tours of the Arboretum will be conducted at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm by the City of Lynchburg’s Urban Forester, Nick Meyer. Master Naturalists will be on site to share information about their organization. Plus a native plant sale! Free, but limited tickets are available for each Arboretum tour. Please visit https://www.gravegarden.org/occevents/ to reserve your spot at either 11:30 or 1:00!

  February 2026 (Black History Month) Please visit Cemetery Center for our Exhibit on African American residents of Old City Cemetery and the incredible contributions to the Central Virginia History. February 21: Unity Walk with Living History from Old City Cemetery and the Legacy Museum. For more ...