November 14th – 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Civil War Soldiers
A tour of some of the military burial sites in the City Cemetery, has been led for the past several years by John Allyn, battlefield preservationist and NCCA Board member. No matter how much you know about the Civil War, you will always learn something new on these tours. Not to be missed!

Many thanks to Paul Cotton and Jill Meese for the use of some of their images

Living History Tour
Saturday, October 17, 2009
2:00-5:00 p.m.
This is one of our few events that involve a small cost: $5 for adults; $10 for families. Come and meet some of Nashville’s earliest settlers; uniformed soldiers; mayors, musicians, and other prominent citizens, as well as simple folk of all eras. This popular event makes a delightful outing for the whole family. Tickets are available only at the event.
(During National Preservation Conference, see below, to be held in Nashville this year)

October 13-17, 2009
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has chosen Nashville as the site of its 2009 Conference. Its theme this year is “Sustaining the Future in Harmony with Our Pasts.” One highlight of the week is expected to be the
NCCA’s Annual Living History Tour.

October 19-21, 2009
The National Center for Preservation and Technology Training (NCPTT) will hold its Nationwide Cemetery Preservation Summit in Music City this year, starring the Nashville City Cemetery!
 

Special Saturday Tours

General Information: Our free Special Saturday tours usually begin at 10:00 a.m. on the dates listed below and last about 45 minutes. Arriving at the cemetery at the time listed is all you need to do to attend these tours. In case of unfavorable weather (i.e., tornado, drenching rain, hail, or piles of snow!), a canceled tour will take place the following Saturday.

May 16, 2009 – 2:00 p.m.
Dedication of Sally Thomas and Angelina Brady markers
The Public is Invited to attend. Dedication of replacement tombstones for Sally Thomas and Angeline Brady, both slaves who lived and died in Nashville before the Civil War. Council Lady Vivion Wilhoite will unveil the tombstones during the ceremony. After the Dedication, Carol Kaplan and Fletch Coke will lead a walking tour to the gravesites of other African Americans, both slave and free, who were buried at City Cemetery prior to the Civil War.

June 27, 2009 – 10:00-10:45 a.m.
"The Little Ones"
Stephanie Logan, NCCA Board member, will talk about the lives of children in the 19th century – their clothing, education, games and activities, and more as she introduces you to some of the little ones whose brief journey ended at the City Cemetery.

No scheduled Special Saturday events in July and August – Stay cool!

No event in September – note change from previous calendar.