EP20: Old City Cemetery and the Grim Reaper

Death and Tea

This episode is an in-depth discussion with Jay Brooks the Executive Director of The Old City Cemetary of Lynchburg Virginia. This unique Grave Garden is not only 200 years old with fascinating residents. It is also an extensive Arboretum providing the community with classes for Master Gardners, Headstone restoration enthusiasts, genealogy assistance, and even entertaining historical tours sharing the lives of their more colorful residents. Jay and his team have successfully recreated the Victorian Death culture's aspect of making the City cemetery a community hub AND so much more. Listen to this episode to find out!