Music Among The Monuments
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy is proud to host Down by the Riverside - a music festival presented by Riverside Cemetery, Inc. and the Knight Fund of The Community Foundation of Central Georgia and on Saturday, September 6, 4-9 p.m.
Tickets $10.00, $5 students, children 10 and under free
Riverside Cemetery's lush landscape will host music amidst the monuments at ten performance venues, culminating in a Rhythm and Blues show with Barry Darnell and the Mobile Slim Blues Band, Big Mike as Bug Tussell and the Pixley Playboys, Juliette Junction Bluegrass on the main stage. A variety of musical genres will be featured on pop-up stages including Dalmatian, Dean Brown Project, Death Goat, Dirt Road Kings, Garland & Jane Hurt, Scott Little and Rowdy Hood, and The Southern Gentlemen Dixieland Band. Shop arts and crafts vendors. Something for every musical taste to sustain your soul, and tasty festival food for material sustenance.
Call Mercer Ticket Sales at 478-301-5470 or Purchase Online
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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.
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September 20, 9 A.M.
Volunteer Orientation
We are excited to invite you to our next Volunteer Orientation at the Historic Riverside Gatehouse located at 1301 Riverside Drive. Plan to come to a brief overview of our events and present needs and take a mini stroll through the beautiful grounds.
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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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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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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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