Bonaventure Cemetery
A Victorian cemetery draped in oaks and moss, famous for its appearance on the cover of *Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil*.
The cemetery lies about 6 km east of downtown, on the banks of the Wilmington River. It was once a plantation and has been used as a burial ground since 1846. Marble angel statues, family plots and rows of moss-draped live oaks create a quiet, Gothic atmosphere. Notable graves include that of songwriter Johnny Mercer and the statue known as “Little Gracie.” The “bird girl” statue that appeared on the cover of *Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil* has been moved to the Telfair Museum. Admission is free, and the cemetery is generally open from about 08:00 to 17:00. Volunteer-led tours are offered on weekends. Please keep quiet and respect the graves. The grounds are large, so driving or cycling there is recommended.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Old Fort Jackson
- Davenport House Museum
- Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
- Colonial Park Cemetery
- Owens–Thomas House & Slave Quarters
- Andrew Low House
- Congregation Mickve Israel
- Leopold's Ice Cream