We may be a historic cemetery, but there's still a lot happening! Stay up to date with the latest news and projects in the Friends of Hollywood Cemetery's biannual newsletter.
Fall 2023
Articles in this issue
- Friends of Hollywood Cemetery Celebrates 15th Anniversary this Fall
- Hollywood Cemetery’s Natural Treasures
- The Philosophy of Jennie & William Hatcher
- 2023 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
Spring 2023
Articles in this issue
- First Support Organization: Ladies Association's Distinction in Hollywood's Long History
- A Blossoming Tale: The Hollywood Greenhouse Love Story
- Adele Williams: An Artist in Hollywood Cemetery
- Richmond Native: Robley Bates Joins Friends of Hollywood Board
- 2023 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
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Fall 2022
Articles in this issue
- Into the Wild: Hollywood Cemetery and the Rural Cemetery Movement
- Current Hollywood Projects: Preserving Green Space and Restoring Fences
- The Legacy of J.L.M. Curry
- McGuire Boyd, Jr. Joins Friends Board
- Capturing Hollywood Cemetery: Bill Draper Photographs Beauty in the Sacred Grounds
- 2022 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
Spring 2022
Articles in this issue
- An Historical Goldmine: The Tale of Two Hollywood Cemetery Ledgers
- The Continuing Care of Hollywood’s Trees
- Mary Catherine Jeter: The Life She Lived - The Legacy She Left
- Buildings Reveal Connections to Hollywood’s Past
- 2022 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
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Fall 2021
Articles in this issue
- Hollywood Unveils Restored Ginter Windows
- Extraordinary Sculptor: Edward Virginius Valentine (1838-1930)
- Titanic Survivor: Robert Williams Daniel and Nemesis
- Women Writers Buried in Hollywood Cemetery
- 2021 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
Spring 2021
Articles in this issue
- New Restoration Projects
- Van Yahres Tree Company
- John Moncure Daniel
- Hollywood Cradle Graves
- 2021 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
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Fall 2020
Articles in this issue
- Follow the Blue Line: A Special Guide to Hollywood’s Highlights
- Hollywood Adjusts During the COVID Pandemic
- Hollywood Scenes Captured by Photographer Bill Draper
- Notable Women Authors: Their Writing Gave Voice to Women's Suffrage
- Mason New Joins Friends Board
- 2020 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
Spring 2020
Articles in this issue
- Cabell Foundation Challenge: Major Projects Advance with Generous Support
- The University of Richmond Section: A Place for Scholars and Presidents
- A Broadcast Visit by Dr. Edward Ayers to Hollywood
- Thousands of Tiny Pieces: Saving Hollywood’s Tiffany Windows
- A Sculptor from Boston: Katharine Lane Weems (1899 -1989)
- Once Upon A Time: An Enchanted Richmond Life
- 2020 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
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Fall 2019
Articles in this issue
- A Balancing Act: Life Among the Trees in Hollywood Cemetery
- Extensive Restoration of Davis Circle Completed
- A Refection and Tribute
- James Thomas, Jr.: Richmond Tobacconist, Philanthropist, and Churchman
- Author and Professor Collaboration: A Special Hollywood Tour for Richmond Youth
- 2019 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
Spring 2019
Articles in this issue
- Twenty Years of Tours: Valentine Guides Share Hollywood History with Visitors
- Unique Software: Tree Digitization Project “Off and Running”
- Founder of Sheltering Arms Hospital: Remembering Rebekah Dulaney Peterkin
- Peterkin Recognized at Founder’s Day Service
- Q&A with William Oakes, Hollywood’s New Conservator
- Remembering Hollywood through Planned Giving
- 2019 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
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Fall 2018
Articles in this issue:
- Finding Emily Arents: A Chance Meeting Leads a California Woman to "Miss Grace"
- Hollywood Walking Tour Celebrates Arbor Day
- Dr. Charles Minnigerode: A German Immigrant Introduces First Christmas Tree to Virginia
- James River Overlooks Dedicated
- Recollections: Friends of Hollywood Marks a Special Anniversary
- Examples From Ninety-One Submissions to the 2018 Instagram Photo Contest
- 2018 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
Spring 2018
Articles in this issue:
- A New Friends Initiative: Restoring and Saving Tiffany Windows in Lewis Ginter Mausoleum
- Environmental Stewardship Project Gets the Green Light
- Hollywood and the Great Evacuation Fire of 1865
- Many Hands Make Light Work at 6th Annual Rose Pruning and Maintenance Day
- 2018 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
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Fall 2017
Articles in this issue:
- Hollywood Receives Funding from Roller-Bottimore; Phase One of Cemetery Records Digitization Begins
- Heritage Rose Foundation Returns to its Roots
- The Great Influenza Epidemic of 1918
- Two Generations of an Irish Immigrant Family And Hollywood
- A Partial List of 2017 Contributors To Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
Spring 2017
Articles in this issue:
- Restoration of Monroe's Beloved "Birdcage" Complete
- Volunteers Take Part in 5th Annual Rose Pruning and Maintenance Day
- The Obelisk and Hollywood Cemetery
- Founder of St. Catherine's School: Virginia Randolph Ellett
- Thomas Claybourne (1647 - 1683) Rests at Hollywood
- 2017 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
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Fall 2016
Articles in this issue:
- A Four Year Labor of Love: Conservation Team Painstakingly Restores Nace Monument
- Meet Bob Olsen — Grave Finder Extraordinaire
- Monroe Crossing the Delaware
- Architect of Hollywood Cemetery: John Notman (1810 - 1865)
- 2016 Contributors to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
Spring 2016
Articles in this issue:
- Three Transforming Views: Friends Completes Fundraising for River Overlooks
- The Philanthropy of Lettie Pate Evans and the Foundation That Bears her Name
- Arthur M. "Smiley" Ratliff, Jr. — A Patriot, Friend and Philanthropist
- Rose Lovers Gather for 4th Hollywood Pruning and Maintenance Day
- A Happenstance Career: Alexander W. Weddell, Diplomat (1876 - 1948)
- Poet, Musician, Teacher, Priest: John Banister Tabb (1845 - 1909)
- When A Great Tree Falls, Its Neighbors Sigh
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Fall 2015
Articles in this issue:
- Transformative Projects: 2015 Signature Initiatives at Hollywood Cemetery
- Wilfred E. Cutshaw (1838-1907), Richmond City Engineer Extraordinaire
- Gallaudet Professor Leads ASL Walking Tour
- President Monroe's "Birdcage" Undergoes Extensive Restoration
- Donald Toney Retires; Kenny Jarrell Named New Foreman
- 2015 Contributors To Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
Spring 2015
Articles in this issue:
- A Third-Generation Arborist Tends Hollywood's Trees
- Volunteers Give TLC to Hollywood Roses on Work Day
- The Superintendent's House in Hollywood Boasts Some of the "Quietest Neighbors in Town"
- The Mysterious Life and Death of Tokukichiro Abe
- Overlooks Will Enhance Prime Viewing Locations
- Hollywood Cemetery's New Virtual Tour Platform
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Fall 2014
Articles in this issue:
- Friends of Hollywood Cemetery Receives $150,000 Grant
- Irish American Society Commemorates Mary Ryan and Other Victims of Brown's Island Explosion
- Dedicated Craftsman Chris Beauchamp Repairs Hollywood's Ornate Iron Work
- Japanese Students, Dignitaries Honor Educator and Missionary Bishop C.M. Williams in Special Service
- What's in a Name? An Interview with the Hayes-Davis Family
- Special Ceremony Held Each Year At Angel Statue
- Talley Joins Friends Board
- Introducing Our New Website
Spring 2014
Articles in this issue:
- A.P. Grappone and Sons: A Century-Old Partner with Hollywood Cemetery
- Second Annual Rose Day Builds on 2013 Success
- Religious Symbolism in Hollywood Cemetery
- Grace Evelyn Arents: An Ever-Present Community Spirit
- New Directors — Friends of Hollywood
- 2013 Contributors To Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
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Fall 2013
Articles in this issue:
- Phase II Monument and Fence Repair Half Complete
- Hollywood Roses Debut at Annual Rose Conference
- Varine "Winnie" Anne Davis — "Daughter of the Confederacy"
- Genealogy Project Planning Gains Momentum
- Nancy Shepherd Joins Friends of Hollywood Staff
- Heath Lee to Publish "Winnie" Davis Biography
- 2013 Contributors To Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
Spring 2013
Articles in this issue:
- Project Begun to Address Incomplete Hollywood Records
- Volunteers Transform Historic Hollywood Roses
- Gettysburg and Hollywood — An Historic Connection
- The Hollywood Trefoil — A Past Revisited
- Author to Speak on Gettysburg and Hollywood
- A Morning with the Mysterious Crenshaw Rose
- 2012 Contributors To Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
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Fall 2012
Articles in this issue:
- 2012 Sees Continued Restoration and Outreach
- Wreath-Laying Ceremonies for Former U.S. Presidents
- Numerous Events Draw Visitors to Hollywood
- DVD Captures McGuire Stories of Hollywood
- Hollywood Cemetery: A Quintessential Garden Cemetery of the 19th Century
- 2012 Contributors To Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
Winter 2012
Articles in this issue:
- Friends Contributions Increased Threefold in 2011
- Intern Program Initiated At Hollywood
- Flower Power Comes To Hollywood
- Hollywood's Crown Jewel Restored
- Governor Henry A. Wise: A Quintessential Virginian
- Four New Directors Join Board with Perspectives and Talent for the Future
- 2011 Contributors To Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
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Spring 2011
Articles in this issue:
- Challenge Grants Raise the Bar for Friends
- 110-Year-Old Chapel Stabilized
- A Second Life for Presidents Circle
- Hunter Holmes "Mac" McGuire, Jr., M.D.: Teaching the Lessons of Hollywood
- Spring Tours Planned For Lot Owners and Friends Supporters
- Wilbanks Joins Friends Staff
- Richmond's Hollywood Cemetery: "A Feast for the Eyes as well as the Mind"
- 2010 Contributors To Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
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Summer 2010
Articles in this issue:
- Cemetery Progress Reported at 162nd Annual Lot Owners Meeting
- Extensive Presidents Circle Monument Restoration Underway
- Hollywood Charts its Course as an Active Cemetery
- Donald R. Toney — A Lifetime of Service
- Historic Trees, Rose Bushes, and A New Map
- John O. Peters Captures Hollywood in a Forthcoming Book
- 2009 Contributors To Friends of Hollywood Cemetery
