Experience this one-of-a kind cemetery tour to visit the graves of the most notable figures in Richmond's past. From former Confederate President Jefferson Davis to the legend of the "Richmond Vampire", Hollywood Cemetery is home to historic figures, shocking stories and hidden history that you’ll only hear about on an authentic Richmond Lore tour.
In the 1840s, Hollywood Cemetery was established in order to relocate graves away from local church graveyards and toward more spectacular settings. The term "Hollywood" stems from the surrounding holly trees and refers to the many famous people from American history who are now honored in this lovely location. With so many remarkable men and women buried in Hollywood Cemetery, visitors are bound to come across someone whose goal resonates with them. The cemetery is a true depiction of all identities that have traversed Richmond between its creation and now, serving as the final resting place for Confederates, politicians, suffragettes, rock stars, writers, and common folk.
