African American History Tour

Old City Cemetery, 401 Taylor St, 401 Taylor St,Lynchburg VA 24501

20 November, 2021

Description

Learn the fascinating history of Lynchburg's notable African American leaders Focusing on Lynchburg African Americans of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Angelica Walker will lead this special Saturday morning tour around the cemetery grounds. Discover the stories of Lynchburg Union soldier Pleasant Whiteley, "sporting lady" Lizzie Langley, and wealthy barber Leander Harrison and you explore the grounds of Old City Cemetery. Website: https://www.gravegarden.org/organizer/old-city-cemetery-3/