October 18, 2025
The Annual Gathering held in Lynchburg, Virginia, provides an opportunity to honor and remember those we love who have passed on.
We hope your whole family will join us for this special event!
SCHEDULE
1:00 PM— Enjoy fellowship, plenty of free food, resource tables, memorial craft tables (rock painting, ceramic plates, ornaments, magnets, wood crafts, and more…)
2:30 PM — Memorial Walkway available throughout the event. From 12:30-1, there will also be music along the Walkway.
3:00 PM — Bring a chair and enjoy local musicians, food, and fellowship!
(No cost to participate!)
What is the Memorial Walkway?
Individuals can register to have a yard sign created with a picture of their loved one, or make one at the event. The signs will be placed along the path of the Memorial Walkway that leads to a beautiful overlook. The Walkway will be open during the entire event.
Please take your sign with you at the end of the event.
(Order deadline: September 27)
If you create a sign at the event, you may consider printing a picture to put on the sign.
LOCATION OF GATHERING
Riverside Park
2238 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
If you’ve never been to Riverside Park and want to make a day of it, there are so many things to do!
“The second oldest park in Lynchburg, Riverside Park has over 49 acres of rolling parkland with lovely stands of trees and walking trails that provide views of the wooded hillsides and the river beyond. The park has wonderful views of the James River from the Overlook and along the Alpine Trail, which was the first dedicated hiking trail in the City. Active recreation opportunities include tennis and basketball, with extensive playground equipment for younger children located in the front of the park. The park also includes the Sprayground, open seasonally.
The transportation exhibit in the park includes a train locomotive, tender, and caboose, the Fink Deck Truss Bridge, which is a national engineering landmark, and the hull of the packet boat, Marshall.” More information at https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/listings/riverside-park/
