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| Hollywood during the Civil WarIt’s thought that the first Virginian who died in the civil war was buried in Hollywood Cemetery. He was a young man, not even twenty when he was cut down on the battlefield. His body was ceremonially escorted across the countryside and placed in Hollywood during a solemn but reverent occasion.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Well Known Hollywood ResidentsOver 75,000 people are buried at Hollywood Cemetery. Before the middle of the twentieth century, the vast majority of private burials were for white and well to do citizens. Most are ordinary people, but national figures also reside there.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 Health |
| Reconstruction and Memorial DayAfter the war white Richmonders, sought comfort within the confines of reconstruction. With little or no money at hand, they tried to regain their composure any way they could. Many citizens turned their attention towards Hollywood.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| James Monroe at HollywoodBecause of the location of his death, Monroe’s body was interred in New York City. And in 1858, over twenty years after his death, a movement began in Virginia to bring the remains of the native sons to a central place.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Thoughts about Hollywood CementeryRural cemeteries were not designed to be just warehouses for the dead. They’re places for the living.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Opposition to HollywoodResidents of Richmond complained that Hollywood Cemetery was too close to the city and that it would ruin westward expansion by using up prime, river front real estate.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| History of the Rural CemeteryIn the early 1800s Richmond, Virginia was springing to life as a new urban center in a largely agricultural state. For the first time industry choked the landscape and people clogged dirty city streets. The population grew and eventually the population died. At the time, churches were the primary burial grounds in the city and they bore the brunt of the surging demand.Grades K-2 | 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| Developing Hollywood CemeteryWilliam Henry Haxall and Joshua Jefferson Fry introduced the rural or garden cemetery concept to Richmond. The two of them who when they returned from Massachusetts to Richmond met with some of the other business leaders in the area and had a discussion about creating a second Mt. Auburn in Richmond.Grades 3-5 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Edward ValentineBy 1910 Edward Valentine set aside his career as a sculptor and spent the last twenty years of his life researching the stories and history of Richmond. Today his name is perhaps better known locally for his work with his brother's museum, than a lifetime of work in sculpture.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science | Art |
| Roles in the CourtThere is this idea that yes, England is far off. To some degree, Williamsburg is far off, but the people who serve in the local community are the connection with those far off governments. And the people who are appointed to serve on the court are from that community.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
