May 14, 7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

1301 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA

A once-a-year-only opportunity to compose unique and evocative photos by moonlight at historic Riverside Cemetery. Experiment with long and multiple exposures to create awesome special effects. Try "painting" with light using flashlights to illuminate subject matter. Models and props provided. Or bring your own. Novice, amateur and professional photographers alike are welcomed! Professionals will be on hand to instruct and advise you.

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Join the Conservancy

The Conservancy not only works to preserve this serene green space located on a bluff above the Ocmulgee River, it also preserves a cultural landmark, filled with sculptures and monuments. Your membership supports the Conservancy's efforts.

Year-round events and programs entertain and educate the public and preserve the cemetery's historic relevance to modern culture. In addition, the 501(c)(3) non-profit Conservancy raises funds to secure the long-term stability of the cemetery.

Become a member by joining online or sending us a Membership Form.

May 18, 2:30 P.M

Memorial Day Ceremony

In partnership with local military organizations, we ceremoniously honor veterans of the United States armed forces, both living and deceased. This annual program includes a reading of the names of veterans interred during the previous twelve months, a dramatic presentation of the life of a veteran buried in the cemetery, wreath-laying by members of local lineage societies, and a keynote address.

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Photo by Rachel Hollar

October 16-19 and 23-26

Spirits in October

This guided tour puts a human face on history for hundreds of visitors who enjoy seeing actors in costume at grave side bring history to life. We will present "Tales of the Notable and Notorious" during our seventh annual Spirits in October tour the weekends of October 16-19 and 23-26. Spirits in October is not a scary ghost tour. It's about honoring and sharing the stories of the fascinating people who came before us to make Macon what it is today.

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Photo by Maryann Bates

December 13, 12 Noon

Wreaths Across America

We hope you will join Riverside Cemetery for a wreath laying ceremony to honor all of our fallen heroes.

Our goal this year is to place 1,000 wreaths on the graves of our veterans! If you would like to sponsor a wreath to be laid at the grave of a US Military veteran at our cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day, please click on Sponsor a Wreath at upper right corner and insert our Location/ID when prompted at check out: GAHRCC1

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Photo by Mark Thompson

Interested in volunteering?

If you would like to lend your time and talents while enjoying this serene, beautiful, historic green space, please let us know by emailing riversidecemeteryvolunteers@gmail.com or filling out the online form.

Past and current volunteers have developed and led tours, enacted at graveside, hosted receptions, decorated, served on the board of directors, painted murals, participated in wreath laying ceremonies, helped with landscaping and clean up, and taken pictures!

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