​Directed By: Melora Kordos

Old City Cemetery (October, 2023)

 

These tours are given in the month of October by candle light and feature local actors playing historical members of Lynchburg Virginia, many of whom are buried in the cemetery. The characters change every season and span across many historical time periods. 

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The character's of the 2023 season include:

​     Lizzie Chambers Hall, an African American poet who wrote on civil rights and equality. ​

​     Essie Bruffy, a 1920s murder victim.

​     Harriet Burton, a local midwife

​     Captain James Wilkerson who captained a river boat.

​     Judy Rieves, an African American cook who sold her pies at the city market.

​     George Wilkinson, an African American Boy Scout Leader

 

​Pieces constructed by designer include: Lizze Chambers Hall 1920's dress​

 

All show photos credited to LuAnn Hunt Photography.