Spirits in October 2022 – Menus & Memoriums
Macon’s Living Can Mingle With the Dead at Historic Riverside Cemetery’s Annual Spirits in October Tour Featuring Macon’s Most Loved Restaurateurs! Exceptional southern storytelling comes to life this October at Historic Riverside Cemetery. Meet some of Macon’ most loved restaurant owners and chef’s while hearing their stories that made them…
Continue ReadingRiverside Cemetery in the News: Wreaths Across America
Historic Riverside Cemetery is in the news for partnering with the Wreaths Across America program. The Fox Classic Hits Network in Middle Georgia (which includes 94.7 FM, 98.3 FM, and 105.9 FM) spoke to Wayne Hanson with Wreaths Across America about the over 1,300 ceremonies taking place Saturday, including the…
Continue ReadingSpotlight on Cecil Coke: A Dedicated Macon Native Whose Heart Changed the Community
Macon native Cecil Roberts Coke, Jr. has made a lasting impact on our community. His heart for his family, coworkers, friends, church, and Riverside Cemetery, is evident in the time and dedication he puts into every aspect of his life. It comes as no surprise that in the past 43…
Continue ReadingNorth Gate Notables
What do the founder of Macon’s love affair with cherry blossoms, a former Allman Brothers Band road manager, and Georgia’s first lady of flight have in common? They are all interred at historic Riverside Cemetery’s North Gate section, located between I-75 and Ingleside Avenue. The fascinating stories of these three,…
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