Blandford Cemetery Tour 2025
Schedule
Sun Apr 13 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Blandford Church and Cemetery Visitor's Center | Petersburg, VA

About this Event
Blandford Cemetery is home to many unique headstones and monuments. As your guide walks you though the cemetery you will learn about some of the tombstones' symbolism.
During Colonial times, death was feared and tombstones reflected this with sculls, bones, and skeletons. In Victorian Age cemeteries became park-like places for contemplation and mortuary art. Come learn about these fascinating works of art.
Tour will take about an hour and involve walking though grass and uneven ground. Please wear proper shoes. Not wheelchair accessible. No benches available during tour.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the tour time.
Parking at Blandford Church Reception Center.
You may want to stay an and take a tour of Historic Blandford Church and see its 15 Tiffany windows. Additional reduced admission fee of $5.00
Where is it happening?
Blandford Church and Cemetery Visitor's Center, 111 Rochelle Lane, Petersburg, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 5.00 to USD 10.00
