# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wreath Laying for Eliza Monroe Hay & Picnic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Please join us as we pay tribute to Eliza Monroe Hay at Hollywood Cemetery with a wreath laying ceremony to celebrate the return of our Regency sister. 

Born Elizabeth Kortright Monroe,  Eliza was the daughter of President James Monroe, is buried in the James Monroe Presidential plot following her repatriation from France.   Eliza was reinterred on October 23, 2025, resting beside her father, mother (Elizabeth Monroe), and sister (Maria Hester Monroe Gouverneur) near the cemetery's iconic Gothic sarcophagus overlooking the James River.

The wreath laying ceremony will be followed by a picnic, a traditional form of entertainment in the Regency Period.  Hollywood Cemetery staff have asked that we eat in the picnic area located.  Please feel free to bring a folding chair to sit during the short ceremony.  

Location of the Family tomb and parking instructions will be sent one week prior to the event. This celebration is open to everyone so bring a friend or two. 

Registration costs will help fund the purchase of the wreath.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/wreath-laying-for-eliza-monroe-hay-and-picnic/200030154583530
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hollywood Cemetery
- **lat**: 37.539318801221
- **long**: -77.45381698092
- **full address**: Hollywood Cemetery, 412 S Cherry St,Richmond, Virginia, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Wreath Laying for Eliza Monroe Hay & Picnic being held?
  - **A:** Wreath Laying for Eliza Monroe Hay & Picnic takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Hollywood Cemetery, 412 S Cherry St,Richmond, Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Wreath Laying for Eliza Monroe Hay & Picnic?
  - **A:** Wreath Laying for Eliza Monroe Hay & Picnic is organized by Regency Society of Virginia.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Wreath Laying for Eliza Monroe Hay & Picnic is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Wreath Laying for Eliza Monroe Hay & Picnic sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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