Our efforts have been rewarded with wide support from the Chemung Valley community, which has enabled the following:
Friends of Woodlawn, in collaboration with Chemung County Historical Society and Elmira Little Theater, host the annual Ghost Walk. Visitors are treated to ghostly visits of historic residents of Woodlawn Cemetery portrayed by the actors of Elmira Little Theatre. Scripts are written by the staff of the Chemung County Historical Society. Check out some of our residents.
"Ghosts" previously featured
Previous Events
August 2019
August 2019
Commemoration of the Columbarium and Heller Memorial Gardens
Dedication of the Columbarium and Heller Memorial Gardens with live music provided by the Cantata Singers
August 2019
Yours, for the Oppressed
A play about the conflicting perspectives of the Abolitionist Movement and the
Underground Railroad.
March 2017
Close to Clemens
A series of monologues, interspersed with Stephen Foster
music, about the family and friends of Mark Twain.
Women of Woodlawn
May 2012
Unveiling of granite sign at entrance to Woodlawn.
April 2010
100th Anniversary of death of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain): Re-enactment of his funeral procession and interment
October 2008
150th Anniversary of Woodlawn Cemetery: Re-enactment of John Hendy funeral procession and interment as 1st burial at Woodlawn; Elmira Little Theater actors portrayed "ghosts" living at Woodlawn.
June 2008
Re-dedication of the Fireman's Statue (in conjunction with Elmira Fire Department)
