cemetery walking tours near me

The Public History of Cemeteries

Cemeteries are community touchstones, walking tours.

A walking tour is probably the easiest way to provide historical context for your cemetery and the people buried there. The cost can be free — just an investment of time and effort — to a sizable investment, if you want to provide printed brochures or online mapping support.

There are two main types of walking tour: self-guided and guided. While self-explanatory, there are many ways to go about creating either kind of tour.

Guided Tours

The guided walking tour is an old classic, and is a great way to get people to visit your cemetery. Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland, Oregon, offers a guided tour of the cemetery, every few weeks. These are $10 and usually attract about twenty people interested in attending, according to the Facebook events. If you have a really great volunteer, have them come up with the tour narrative. I would suggest having a central narrative that has a map of where to walk with the text of the gravestones to visit on the tour. However, the guides don’t need to follow this word for word. Provide a good framework and then let your volunteers do the rest. People will like the tours if the tour guides are knowledgeable and interested in the topic themselves. Enthusiasm shows and is contagious. While guided tours are the most personal way to tour a cemetery, not every place has the capacity to offer guided tours. That’s where self-guided tours come in.

Self Guided Tours

There are a lot of kinds of self-guided tours and technology is making it easier to create innovative kinds of ways for people to interact with your cemetery.

Printed Walking Tours

The traditional self-guided tour usually comes in the form of a brochure with a map and

This is the interior of a brochure the Linkville Pioneer Cemetery has available for visitors at the entrance gate. (Photo from OCHC database 319_27)

places to stop marked out. Each stop has a short story of the person buried there. This is a great and relatively low-cost option. If you want to start with something small and practical, this option is great. Install a waterproof brochure holder at your site and refill the holder on a regular basis so people visiting have access to the brochure right when they walk up. The Linkville Pioneer Cemetery in Klamath Falls, Oregon, provides a brochure at their gate for visitors to the cemetery which includes a map, interesting monuments and people, and general information about the cemetery. This is a great example of what a printed walking tour could look like. Don’t forget to post this to your website as well so people can print it out on their own or explore the cemetery from home!

App Based Tours

One of the newer ways of offering tours for your visitors is an app-based tour. The Historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta Georgia has an app you can download onto your preferred device. Included is an introductory narrative, list of features, and map function which lets you click on different features to learn more about them. The app is free, but for $2, you can upgrade to include more places of interest. This might be a great project to partner up with a nearby university that has a software developing program. This would also be a great grant project, as it’s a new and innovative way to interact with visitor. One really cool benefit is that people can explore the cemetery right from home. Even in Oregon, I was able to learn quite a bit about the Oakland Cemetery right from my computer table.

Google Maps (or other mapping tech)

Virtual Tours

There are many cemeteries who also offer virtual tours of their cemeteries online. Arlington Cemetery in Pennsylvania offers what is essentially a Google Streetview tour of the whole cemetery which you can click through. The Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia (along with segway tours!) offers a interactive map virtual tour where you can click through interesting places, while viewing photos and historical interpretation in the side panel. These options both require more technical knowhow than a printed or Google Map self-guided tour.

Remember that any of these options are only going to be as successful as you can make them. Don’t try to do a virtual tour if your team of staff or volunteers doesn’t have the capacity to do so. An old-fashioned, printed brochure can be a really great way to provide information to your visitors and encourage locals to come back out and see what’s going on at the local cemetery. Your cemetery and your community will know what is the best option for you!

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Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

The original Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Walking Tours

Sleepy hollow cemetery walking tours.

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery turns 175 this year! Washington Irving himself helped found the cemetery on October 29th, 1849 and we've been serving the local community ever since. Help us mark this special year by coming to visit - take a walking tour, or enjoy a special event. Each month from May through November we'll feature something unique that you can't do anywhere else, but here!

Be a part of our future as we celebrate the past! 100% of the proceeds go directly towards preservation and restoration projects. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations to the Historic Fund are always welcome.

Advance tickets are required. Tickets can be scanned off your mobile phone if you are unable to print them out.

For our special events, CLICK HERE.

Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour!  Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, you'll find out why Irving is called the Original Knickerbocker!

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. through September. October and November dates will be posted in early September.

https://www.showclix.com/event/the-original-knickerbocker-2024

Classic Daytime Tour

Soak up the beauty of this 175-year old cemetery while your guide regales you with stories of the fascinating people resting here in peace.

Our two-hour daytime walk is the perfect way "to have a colloquy among the tombs" as Washington Irving, famous author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", did himself back in 1849.

We pay homage to the great author, stop by some of the most interesting monuments in the old section before heading north to visit the final resting places of two-term Chicago Mayor Walter Gurnee, steel titan Andrew Carnegie, oilman William Rockefeller, two people vital to the success of Wells Fargo and American Express, and much more. Admire beautiful art, architecture and cool cemetery symbolism along the way.  This tour gives a great overview of why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is so famous.

Please note that the Classic Daytime Tour is   the same route   as the Classic Evening Lantern tour. The content is exactly the same - it just starts in a different location.

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. through September. October and November dates will be posted in early September.

https://www.showclix.com/event/the-classic-day-tour-2024

Step back in time and explore the cemetery by kerosene lantern light! This two-hour evening tour gives you a great overview of why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is so famous.

You’ll visit titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and William Rockefeller, meet Washington Irving whose famous short story gave our village its very name, see the resting place of two-term Chicago Mayor Walter Gurnee, and learn about two people vital to the success of Wells Fargo and American Express, and much more. Along the way, admire beautiful art, architecture and cool cemetery symbolism.

Dates: Saturday nights through the summer. In September, Friday and Saturday nights. Start times vary due to sunset; please check individual dates for start times. October and November dates will be posted in early September.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the only (i.e., last) ticket available.

The true stories on this two-hour lantern tour are so grim, you just might have nightmares!

Curious to learn about a family that lost 5 children one terrible afternoon, or a horrific murder that led police on a multi-state chase? Maybe you’d like to hear about a son who shot his father before turning the gun on himself, and a daughter who poisoned her mother? If so, then this is the tour for you!

Murder and Mayhem is back and better than ever with a new route - visit a few old favorites and leave with new ones! The truth is always stranger than fiction.

Subject matter is not suitable for children under 18.  For the enjoyment of all tour goers, thank you for respecting this policy.

Dates: May 18th with more dates to be posted soon. October and November dates will be posted in early September.

Group visits

All groups must be accompanied by Sleepy Hollow Cemetery staff. Only Cemetery staff members are permitted to conduct tours here . Email us at  [email protected]  for information about scheduling your group and what fees apply. External organizations and parties are expressly prohibited from using the Cemetery for personal profit or private activities not authorized in advance by the Cemetery. It is not possible for groups to wander the grounds on their own. Unauthorized groups on the property will be asked to leave immediately.

Please note that the cemetery is private property, owned by its lot owners, and funerals occur most days of the week.

On your own

Walk or drive our 90 acre grounds during visiting hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily. Entrance is free to individual members of the public. All groups must be accompanied by cemetery staff.

Please note that tour buses and other large vehicles are not permitted without advance arrangements; access fees apply for all groups.  

Commercial photography and/or video filming of any sort is only permitted with prior authorization of the Cemetery superintendent and site fees apply. Unauthorized photo shoots will be immediately escorted of the property.

• Our full-color, 17” x 20” map is an indispensable guide to more than 50  special features  of the cemetery. Purchase at the cemetery office during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm, closed major holidays) or at the Bella's Boutique at 35 North Broadway, Tarrytown. Purchase now through https://www.headlesshorsemangifts.com .
• We offer free legal-sized maps of our 90 acres—perfect for a short, self-guided tour to 8 major figures in the cemetery. Pick up a copy at the cemetery office.

Join Us for a Tour

Beautiful scenery. Legendary tales. Open to all.

In summer, Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum offers a variety of tours to the public. From bicycle tours to art and symbolism to stories of notable women, there are many to choose from based on your interest. Space is limited. We encourage you to reserve your spot in advance.

Upcoming Public Tours & Events

Advanced registration is required, as space is limited.

Walking tour: 414 Milwaukee Tour (11 a.m.)

Celebrate Milwaukee Day with this 4/14 tour!

Walking tour: 414 Milwaukee Tour (2 p.m.)

Volunteer opportunity: Chapel repotting project

Get your hands in the dirt this Earth Day with this indoor project - and get a unique look at our historic chapel!

Walking tour: Fires & Firefighters

Honor Milwaukee's fallen heroes and other legendary firefighters

Volunteer opportunity: Place flags on veterans' graves

Help us honor our heroes by placing flags at the graves of military veterans who have served from the War of 1812 to the present

Walking tour: Smokers, Drinkers and Troublemakers

Meet some of Forest Home Cemetery's most colorful residents!

Walking tour: Funerary Art & Symbolism

Uncover the stories hidden in the symbols on the stones

Walking tour: Milwaukee's Original Influencers

Discover the extravagant lives and discerning tastes of Milwaukee's wealthy industrialists and patrons of the arts and learn their stories.

Walking tour: Pioneering Spirits – Celebrating Women of the 1800s

Meet the women who made significant contributions in various fields, challenging societal norms and advocating for women's rights

Walking tour: Milwaukee's Memorable Mothers

Reflect on the resilience, determination, and indomitable spirit that fueled the achievements Milwaukee's remarkable women

Volunteer opportunity: Public planting day

Help us make Forest Home Cemetery beautiful before Memorial Day!

Volunteer opportunity: Monument cleaning

Learn to safely clean and restore historic monuments at Forest Home Cemetery

Volunteer opportunity: Headstone edging

Help uncover the headstones at Forest Home Cemetery

Volunteer opportunity: Stick pickup

Spring cleanup at Forest Home Cemetery

Birding event: Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society

Come on a bird walk through our historic cemetery with Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society. It's free - for all levels of bird enthusiasts!

Walking tour: Over There – Milwaukee and the Great War

Forest Home Cemetery is the final resting place of over one hundred veterans of World War I, including pioneering General Billy Mitchell

Public event: Memorial Day at Forest Home Cemetery

Honor the dearly departed and journey back in time to meet some notable Milwaukee residents at our free, family-friendly event

Walking tour: Milwaukee History

This free tour explores the history of the cemetery and visits the graves of many early Milwaukeeans who helped build Milwaukee in the 1800s

Walking tour: Forest Bathing

Unplug, slow down and de-stress from your daily routine.

Walking tour: Hidden Narratives - Tales of the Uncelebrated

Learn the captivating stories of individuals who, though not famous, have left an indelible mark on the city's history

Walking tour: Trees of Forest Home

Whether a nature lover, history buff or someone seeking solace in the midst of greenery, our tour offers a fun escape into Mother Nature.

Walking tour: Those who Dared - Milwaukee’s Suffragists

Learn about the Milwaukee women (and men) who fought for their right to vote.

Volunteer opportunity: Pick up flags from veterans' graves

Please help pick up the thousands of flags after 4th of July

Walking tour: Eternal Legacies - Milwaukee's Politicians and Cultural Icons

Historian and author Bob Giese highlights the city's prominent leaders, from pioneering politicians to cultural icons.

Trailblazers & Tombstones - Women of Milwaukee and their political legacy

Get ready to explore the untold stories of some of the courageous pioneers and legendary figures buried at Forest Home Cemetery

Book a guided tour or be your own guide

Private tours

Want a deeper understanding of an event in Milwaukee’s history or a specific topic? Book a private tour with one of our experts throughout the year.

Self-guided tours

We’ve developed a guide for you to visit Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum at your leisure. Check out the interactive map and start exploring.

We’re always looking for volunteers!

Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum needs committed volunteers to lead tours, staff special events and work in the gardens. Come learn the cemetery’s rich history and share with others.

Ready to explore?

Our new Welcome Center is now open for serving families and visitors!

Building a better Lakewood | Learn more and visit our new Welcome Center

Tours & Historical Exhibits

Lakewood is filled with history, art and architecture and we offer a variety of public tours throughout the spring, summer and fall each year (conditions permitting).

Upcoming Guided Tours

We offer public tours, listed below, from spring through fall. Information about scheduling private group tours can be found here .

Events Calendar

Lakewood trolley tour.

Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.

Memorial Day 2024

Join Lakewood on Memorial Day for a special ceremony and celebration honoring those who are loved and missed.

Wednesday Evening Free Walking Tour

Join Lakewood for a peaceful evening walking tour as we explore some of our buildings, learn more about Lakewood history, and walk around our oldest section.

October 2024

Fall colors celebration 2024.

Save the date for 2024!

We do not have any guided tours on the calendar right now, so please enjoy a self-guided tour , or sign up for our email newsletter and follow us on Facebook to learn when our live tours will resume again.

We also have virtual video visits available

Self-Guided Tours

If you would like to explore Lakewood on your own, please take advantage of these self-guided tours—mindful that certain buildings and exhibits may not be accessible due to private events or other restrictions.

Self-Guided Walking Tour (PDF)

This tour takes you through almost 150 years of history, including the graves of many of Lakewood’s founders, popular politicians, memorials to community groups and more.

Historic Chapel Tour (PDF)

Built in 1910, Lakewood’s historic Memorial Chapel is a must-see architectural masterpiece.

Self-Guided Memorial Symbolism Tour (PDF)

Lakewood is filled with memorial art and architecture that is rich in symbolism.

Community and Small Group Tours

Guided tours of Lakewood can often be arranged for small groups throughout the year. Contact us or call (612) 822-2171 to inquire.

Do you value history, beauty and nature? 

The Lakewood Heritage Foundation  is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that funds the preservation and restoration of our landscape, art, architecture and public spaces, and helps make our educational programming more accessible.

We welcome donations from anyone interested in maintaining this precious place—for the benefit of all.

History Exhibits

Lakewood has two exhibits in the lower level of our historic Memorial Chapel. They are open to the public on Memorial Day and for other community events (conditions permitting).

Lakewood Memorial Chapel: 1910 to Today

Learn why many believe Lakewood’s historic chapel contains the finest example of Byzantine mosaic art in the United States. Follow the creation of the chapel through correspondence among Minneapolis architect Harry Wild Jones, New York interior designer Charles Lamb and Lakewood’s board members between 1908 and 1910. See photos, blueprints and more.

Lakewood History Exhibit

Located along the corridor walls between the chapel exhibit and the new cremation viewing room, the Lakewood History Exhibit reveals the different aspects of Lakewood that make it a community treasure – including its place in Minneapolis history, its artistic treasures, the cultures and groups represented here, its gardens and landscape, and changing traditions.

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Program Schedule

2023 program schedule of cave hill cemetery provided by the cave hill heritage foundation.

The Cave Hill Heritage Foundation is pleased to present the 2023 program schedule for Cave Hill Cemetery. We invite you to learn more about Cave Hill Cemetery, its residents, and their contributions to our community by joining us for one of our wonderful learning opportunities.

COVID-19 Policy: Please plan on arriving 10 minutes early. A staff person will ask screening questions before admitting tour participants on the tour to make sure participants have not been exposed to COVID-19 in the past 14 days.

If you have purchased tickets in advance and find you have been exposed to COVID-19 within 14 days prior to the tour date, please e-mail Alex Luken at [email protected] or call 502.272.4433, and a full refund will be issued.

All tour participants must be prepared to wear a face mask covering their mouth and nose at all times.

Anyone participating on the tour must practice social distancing of 6 feet with anyone who is not part of their household or “bubble.”

Guests acknowledge that Cave Hill Cemetery and the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation reserve the right to disclose the identity and contact information formation for any and all guests to government-authorized individuals, agencies, or organizations for the purposes of contact-tracing in adherence with local, state, or federal guidelines, recommendations or requirements.

Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of attending an in-person event at Cave Hill Cemetery should contact Michael Higgs at [email protected] or 502.813.7761.

Inclement Weather Policy : During inclement weather, our team will make every effort to reach you via phone or email to alert you of changes. You may also call our office at 502.813.7761 to check for updates.

Where to Meet for Programs : All tours begin at the Broadway entrance of Cave Hill Cemetery, located at 701 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204.

NEW! Heroes of the River – Steamboat Captains and River Pilots of Cave Hill Cemetery (Golf Cart Tour)

Steamboat travel was the transportation marvel of its day. Life on the river was a marvelous high adventure, filled with excitement and prosperity. From the appearance of the first riverboat on the Ohio in 1811 until the early 1900s when the allure of airplanes and aeronautics replaced river travel, steamboat captains and pilots were the heroes and celebrities of river commerce, facing shipboard fires and boiler explosions, as well as navigating the ever-changing river conditions of snags, ice, and constantly shifting river channels.

• Saturday, April 15th
• Saturday, June 24th
• Saturday, August 5th

10am - 12pm $25 per person Register

Literary Figures of Cave Hill Cemetery (Golf Cart Tour)

In the 1800’s to the early 1900’s, Louisville writers won national and international literary acclaim in all genres of writing, from poetry, to journalism, to prose, to young adult literature. Resting on the grounds of Cave Hill Cemetery are George Keats, Madison Cawein, who known as the “John Keats of Kentucky”, Alice (Hegan) and Cale Young Rice, George Madden Martin, Henry Watterson, George D. Prentice, and many, many others. Learn about the Author’s Club of Louisville, a group of remarkable women writers who published scores of magazine stories and over 70 books, many of which became national and international best-sellers and were made into successful movies.

• Sunday, April 30th
• Sunday, June 11th
• Saturday, July 29th
• Sunday, August 13th

Apr, June, Aug: 12pm - 2pm; July: 10am - 12pm $25 per person Register

Historical Tour of Cave Hill Cemetery (Walking Tour)

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2023 is the 175 th anniversary of the dedication of our lovely Victorian-era Rural garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

• Saturday, April 22nd
• Saturday, April 29th
• Saturday, May 13th
• Saturday, June 3rd
• Saturday, September 2nd
• Saturday, September 9th
• Saturday, September 30th
• Saturday, October 14th
• Saturday, October 28th

10am - 12pm $15 per person Register

Historical Tour of Cave Hill Cemetery (Golf Cart Tour)

• Sunday, April 23rd
• Saturday, July 1st
• Saturday, August 26th
• Sunday, September 24th

Apr, May: 12pm - 2pm; July, Aug: 10am - 12pm $25 per person Register

Historical Tour of Cave Hill Cemetery (Twilight Wagon Tour)

• Saturday, August 19th

6pm - 8pm $35 per person Register

NEW! Esteemed Louisville Lawyers, Judges, and Politicians (Golf Cart Tour)

Louisville has a rich history of successful and flamboyant lawyers, esteemed jurists, and unique elected officials.  Most are interred here at Cave Hill.  This tour visits final resting places of a representative sampling, from the 19th century up to modern times - including discussions of city founding fathers, famous criminal trials, local business titans, and hard-fought elections.

• Sunday, September 3rd
• Sunday, October 22nd

12pm - 2pm $25 per person Register

NEW! Activists, Allies, and Abolitionists – Louisville’s Civil Rights Journey (Golf Cart Tour)

Part One – Activists

The national tide of sweeping social change came about in Louisville through the hard work and courage of Louisvillians who spoke up and faced adversity through non-violent demonstrations to bring an end to legal racial segregation in the city. Negotiations with city officials, economic boycotts, voter registration campaigns, and issue-based voting led to legislative changes to make it unlawful to refuse service because of race, color, religion or national origin. Hear the stories of Judge Benjamin Shobe, newspaper publisher Frank L. Stanley, Sr., State Representative Georgia Powers, and others who led the charge to desegregate Louisville.

( Part 2 – Allies and Abolitionists will be scheduled in 2024)

Note: This tour will begin at the Grinstead entrance of the cemetery.

• Sunday, June 4th
• Tuesday, July 4th

NEW! Military Figures of Cave Hill Cemetery (Golf Cart Tour)

Veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, and other engagements rest within the walls of Cave Hill Cemetery in private family lots. Explore the cemetery grounds as we recognize all of the military service members buried here from World War II all the way back to the American Revolutionary War.

• Saturday, August 12th
• Monday, September 4th
• Sunday, November 12th

Aug, Sept: 10am - 12pm; Nov: 12pm - 2pm $25 per person Register

Civil War Twilight Wagon Tour

Historian and Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site Park Manager Bryan Bush will explore the connections between Cave Hill Cemetery, Perryville Battlefield and the Civil War in this unique twilight wagon tour.

• Saturday, June 10th
• Saturday, September 16th

June: 6pm - 8pm; Sept: 5pm - 7pm $35 per person Register

NEW! The Revival of the Cemetery as an Outdoor Sculpture Gallery (Golf Cart Tour)

The conceptual design of Victorian-era Rural garden-style Cemetery moved death from overcrowded burial grounds to a romanticized Victorian view of death, with landscaped grounds and beautiful marble statues which helped further the Victorian pursuit of self-directed learning. For many 19 th century Americans the monuments found in a garden cemetery were their first and perhaps only exposure to sculptural artwork.

The late 20 th century saw the reintroduction of sculptural artwork in cemeteries in the form of bronze sculptures and other sculptural works. Join us on an exploration of the monumental artwork of the “newer” section of Cave Hill Cemetery.

• Sunday, June 25th
• Sunday, July 9th
• Sunday, July 16th

Notable Women of Cave Hill Tour

Some of the most prolific change in society can be attributed to the leadership of women. Contributions of these wonderful leaders range widely- from education, to suffrage-related causes, writing, and much more! As a matter of fact, much of the change brought about by the women in Cave Hill Cemetery impact us tremendously today. We invite you to come learn about these leaders in society during a walking tour with docent, Gwen Rogers.

• Sunday, May 14th
• Saturday, October 7th

May 12pm - 2pm; Oct. 10am - 12pm $25 per person (Golf Cart Tour); $15 per person (Walking Tour) Register

Bourbon Distillers of Cave Hill Cemetery

Cave Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of many people who influenced the development and growth of distilled spirits in the 19th Century and beyond. Explore the heritage that is the foundation of the bourbon distilling industry today. Pay homage to Kentucky distillers - Julius “Pappy” Van Winkle, George Gavin Brown, Dr. William Forrester, and others on this “truly Kentucky” tour.

• Sunday, May 7th
• Saturday, July 15th
• Sunday, August 20th

May, Aug: 12pm - 2pm; June 6pm - 8pm; July 10am - 12pm $25 per person (Golf Cart Tour); $35 per person (Twilight Wagon Tour) Register

Louisville Women and the Suffrage Movement (Golf Cart Tour)

The voting rights movement affected our entire nation, and Louisville women played a key role in that struggle. The Cave Hill Heritage Foundation is devoted to sharing the history and stories of our city as seen throughout Cave Hill Cemetery. We knew that 15 preeminent leaders of the suffrage movement rested within the cemetery. Further research revealed that more than 400 additional members of suffrage-related organizations rest alongside these leaders. Each of these women has a story to tell.

• Sunday, September 10th

Interpreting Cemetery Symbolism (Golf Cart Tour)

Explore the symbols and shapes of cemetery monuments in this new tour. Learn about commonly used iconography and some of the more unique presentations that give you tremendous insight into a person's life, their likes, and general family history.

• Sunday, April 16th
• Sunday, July 2nd
• Sunday, July 30th
• Sunday, August 27th

Discovering the Design of Cave Hill Cemetery: Benjamin Grove’s ‘Cave Hill’ Tour (Golf Cart Tour)

The design of a Victorian rural garden cemetery, like Cave Hill, is dependent upon the horticultural vision of a landscape architect working in tandem with a civil engineer to hardscape the cemetery, laying out the roadways, water features, and sections to optimize the characteristics of the natural setting. English-born civil engineer Benjamin Grove designed over 47 cemeteries in the Ohio Valley. In 1853, he designed Cave Hill Cemetery's first true marketing piece- a map of the Cemetery surrounded by drawings of monuments and mausoleums of leading families of the time. Join Docent Nonnie Riney and discover whose burial locations were selected and what these monuments and mausoleums look like today.

• Sunday, July 23rd
• Sunday, October 8th

The Horticultural Story of Cave Hill Cemetery (Wagon Tour)

As one of the preeminent Rural Garden Cemeteries in the United States, Cave Hill Cemetery is Louisville’s only arboretum. With over 600 species of plants and trees, many at the peak of their maturity, the Cemetery is a shining example of horticulture. Come explore these unique trees and plants with Cave Hill Cemetery Horticulture Manager Sarah Schaffner and Head Arborist Roger Martin as you take a behind the scenes look at what goes into maintaining the landscape.

• Saturday, September 23rd
• Saturday, October 21st
• Saturday, November 4th

2023 Lecture Series

Lecture: the journey to women's suffrage with kathryn west, ph.d..

Saturday, June 3, 2023 10 a.m. Lecture: Episcopal Church of the Advent, 901 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY Please park inside the Baxter Avenue gate of Cave Hill Cemetery and walk across to the church (Upper Room)

Women's Suffrage in the United States was achieved through the convergence of many varied and winding paths. Before the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, many women could vote, but by 1807 that right had been abolished in all states. In those early years of the 1800s, it was not considered appropriate for women to speak in public, and married women could not own property nor did they have rights to their wages if they worked, yet women were also believed to be the moral center of family life. This position led them to advocate for Abolition, Temperance, Dress Reform, Prison Reform, Property Rights, Free Love and Free Thinking, and Spiritualism, among others. Even the 1890s Bicycle Craze played a role! From Seneca Falls to the adoption of the 19th Amendment on August 26, 1920, just 102 years ago, this presentation highlights how women came to voice, learned to organize, and eventually achieved Women's Suffrage (they called it Woman Suffrage) though decades of work and many, many intersecting movements, organizations, and events. Featured are a number of women who "rocked the vote" even before they could vote, such as, of course, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Alice Paul, but also Victoria Woodhull, Ida B. Wells, Lucy Stone, and Kentucky's own Laura Clay.

After the lecture, enjoy a brief tour of some of the Suffrage leaders in Cave Hill Cemetery with our Docents

10am $5 per person Register

Lecture: Flower Power: Establishing Pollinator Habitats with Tammy Horn Potter, Ph.D.

Saturday, June 17, 2023 10 a.m. Lecture: Episcopal Church of the Advent, 901 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY Please park inside the Baxter Avenue gate of Cave Hill Cemetery and walk across to the church (Upper Room)

Pollinators are in peril due to a variety of reasons, but one of the easiest to address landscape diversity. Having traveled around the world interviewing beekeepers and honey producers, Tammy Horn Potter includes intriguing slides of pollen grains from nectar-producing plants of some of the world's favorite honeys, as well as photos and recommendations of local flora. Pollen is considered the "life-giving dust" to many pollinators, and this presentation focuses on the complexities of pollen grains, their beauty, and also the relative ease that many people can employ to diversity their surroundings with flowers that are beneficial.

• Saturday, June 17th

Lecture: Mourning in Kentucky in the 1800s with Cynthia Resor, Ed.D.

Saturday, September 16, 2023 10 a.m. Lecture: Episcopal Church of the Advent, 901 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY Please park inside the Baxter Avenue gate of Cave Hill Cemetery and walk across to the church (Upper Room)

Mourning the dead was an important part of life in the 19th century. Cynthia Williams Resor will begin her time-travel tour of this culture of mourning in Kentucky cemeteries by examining the symbols on tombstones and their meanings. Explore customs and beliefs associated with death through the eyes of 19th-century writers and artifacts of mourning, such as hair mourning jewelry, stationary, and clothing. Finally, we'll visit the new funeral parlors of the late 1800s and memorial park cemeteries of the early 1900s to discover why mourning customs changed.

Enjoy a brief tour of Cemetery Symbolism after this lecture with our Docents!

Lecture: Christmas During the Civil War with Bryan Bush

Saturday, November 25, 2023 10 a.m. Lecture: Episcopal Church of the Advent, 901 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY Please park inside the Baxter Avenue gate of Cave Hill Cemetery and walk across to the church (Upper Room)

Historian Bryan Bush provides a fascinating presentation on what Christmas was like in Louisville before, during, and after the Civil War. The Civil War solidified the traditions that we know today, such as the Christmas tree, Christmas cards, Christmas carols, and the most important of all traditions: Santa Claus.

• Saturday, November 25th

Topics discussed on tours include: decorative monuments, selected landscape features, trees and shrubs, Louisville history, and much more. Cave Hill Cemetery was chartered in 1848 and contains the gravesites of many notable Louisvillians, such as city leader George Rogers Clark, Kentucky Derby founder Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., and Pete Browning, whose cracked bat led to Louisville Slugger fame.

Reservations are required for all public programs and tours. All proceeds benefit the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation. For more information about the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation or to RSVP a tour, call (502) 813-7761 or reach us via email using our contact form.

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When I think of a cemetery tour, I think of celebrities. Although a celebrity tour can be a wonderful draw to your cemetery, it is only the tip of the iceberg. Let’s discuss the numerous types of tours you can have and how you can present them to the public. Every cemetery in every community has a story to tell, and today’s technology helps you connect your cemetery and these stories with a much broader community.

The webCemeteries Virtual Tours and Mobile App allow you to quickly publish your tours for online and in-person visitors with photos, videos and stories that you want to share. New tours can be set up in minutes, and our account management team provides strategies for publicizing this content. So, what content should you share?

Tours in nature open up your cemetery to be viewed by the public. Cemeteries are public places, why not provide the visitor with a means to enjoy all of the history and beauty that resides in a cemetery. Tours open up opportunities for future sales, conversation and sharing.

If it is the activity you are looking for, then cemetery tours are the way to go. You will bring college students in for art studies and monument rubbings, birdwatchers admiring birds in their natural habitat, and historians will come by the droves to find their most notable burial targets. Cemeteries are not just for the dead. Cemeteries serve the dead, but they are destinations for the living. The cemetery itself leaves behind a legacy of lives, stories, art and beauty to be shared by all who enter.

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Trees and cemeteries are synonymous with each other. Where there is a cemetery, there are trees. Trees and foliage not only bring birds, but they bring people that like birds and horticulture. The birding community is large and they will travel where the birds go.

Some cemeteries have become arboretums which sets the cemetery on a very different path of notoriety. If your goal is to gain arboretum status, start here to begin that process. Some state and federal funds are available to become an arboretum. This kills two birds with one stone (sorry, had to do it); you not only become a member of a large collaboration of beautiful bird watching destinations, but you could gain funding to manage it. Tree tours bring foot traffic, which also brings added pre-need and at-need sales for those who wish to be buried in your beautiful destination.

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Tours centered around notable people is another popular draw. Your cemetery may or may not serve families of national notoriety or household names, but every cemetery has people who are significant to their local community and who have interesting stories to be shared. Notable people within your cemetery usually consist of:

• Military figures – this topic alone can be broken down into several different tours focused on conflict, commendations, branch, rank, men or women.
• Points of Interest – this tour can take your mind to all areas of your cemetery. Water features, statuary, meandering paths or places of contemplation.
• Monument or memorial – these tours interest historians of all ages and can inspire local schools to offer history projects centered around your cemetery.
• Government notables – shine the spotlight on your town and allow the public to appreciate the work done by their civil servants.
• Celebrity and notables – although the term celebrity tends to make us think of movie stars, a survivor of the Titanic, war hero, or town founder is a star in my book. People will travel from afar to see the burial location of a celebrity or a notable.
• Everyday stories – every life has a story to tell, and if you or an intern from a local college is able to put in the time you can uncover a trove of interesting stories from everyday people in your cemetery by searching the obituaries in the library archives.

Paid, Donation or Docent Led Tours

These tours are especially popular for cemeteries that enthusiastically embrace tours as a way of sharing history and gaining new business for the future. West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, PA ( www.westlaurelhill.com ) has a Beer Baron Tour that allows people to visit and appreciate the original manufacturers of their favorite brew. This tour has been offered in the past as a paid tour where the individuals attending are bussed in and fed while visiting each grave space and receiving a glass of complimentary beer. Getting creative will create a positive outlook for your cemetery for years to come.

Some cemeteries provide volunteer or docent-led tours. These tours are extremely popular with people of all ages. Having an individual that appreciates and shares historic features of your cemetery with the public will provide a new appreciation for cemeteries and their meaning.

Scavenger Hunts

During special events or school trips, your cemetery can host scavenger hunts for famous people, notable landmarks or activity and work stations throughout the cemetery. Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, NC ( www.historicoakwoodcemetery.org ) has regularly hosted scavenger hunts and games at the cemetery to bring people together in a creative way to competitively or collaboratively hunt the history in the cemetery.

Every cemetery in every community has a story to tell, and today’s technology helps you connect your cemetery and these stories with a much broader community.

Getting The Word Out

Publishing tours is easier than you think. Most local historians already know the notables that reside in your cemetery. You start with one tour and move on from there. Having a tool that allows you to share this information is key to providing tour access to your community. Follow these simple steps and you will be well on your way!

• Provide a well made website . Today, especially since the pandemic, our websites have become our primary storefronts. We spend years providing a beautiful, physical entry to our cemetery. Let’s create a beautiful website that provides a virtual entry to our cemetery. Choose a well-known website designer that specializes in cemetery website design and can provide you with many references. Consider an ADA compliant website to comply with state laws and to aid those in your community that are deaf or blind that would like to enjoy visiting your website.
• Tours can be taken right from home; while navigating through your website from landmark to landmark.
• Tours can be self-led, walking or driving, using navigation technology.
• Tours can be offered by a volunteer or employee. These tours often include a donation link or reservation.
• Get publicity. Once you have published your tours on your website or through your mobile app , issue a press release! We often see our customers in the evening news or the newspaper after bringing their community’s history to life in this way. You can even increase your news coverage by launching new tours throughout the year. Your webCemeteries account manager can provide you with our templated press releases and marketing flyers for promoting your new tours.

As the custodian of your community’s history, your cemetery has a lot to offer the public by way of tours and programming. The increased exposure that you can receive from publishing virtual tours online will connect you with a broader audience and help to increase the revenue of your firm.

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Linda Jankowski is the Vice President of Key Accounts at webCemeteries where she helps cemeteries computerize their records and leverage technology to serve families. Linda was drawn to the cemetery profession in the early 2000s, enjoying a 12-year career in cemetery management. Prior, Linda spent 15 years in the technology sector. Today, Linda blends her technology background and her cemetery experience into a role dedicated to serving the funeral profession.

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Beautiful and serene, Graceland Cemetery is a treasured oasis in the center of our bustling city. Notables interred here are Chicago's movers and shakers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries: Daniel Burnham, Potter Palmer, Charles Wacker, George Pullman and many others.

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Graceland Cemetery boasts monuments that were designed by the famous sculptors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries: Daniel Chester French, Lorado Taft and architect Louis Sullivan. For two hours we stroll the winding paths, admire the scenery and recount fascinating stories of our famed, and not so famed, cemetery residents.

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Oakwood Cemetery is a cemetery full of life! On any given day we may have walkers, joggers and visitors from around the country or world. We love having folks come in and enjoy this scenic and sacred ground.

We welcome folks as they enjoy a stroll on their lunch break, but we also schedule tours tied to the history and landscape of this historic ground during the day and evening hours.

• Civil War Tour — highlights the Confederate cemetery at Oakwood, which was the original cemetery and the final resting place of over 1,400 Confederate soldiers.
• Monument Art & Symbolism — every stone has a story, sometimes about the era it was made and sometimes about the person it memorializes. Our Monument Art & Symbolism routes stop at both older and more recent graves so we can see how the “stories in the stone” change over time.
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• And much more! We can create tours around your specific needs!

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Our Speakers Bureau covers many informative topics and we love to take the cemetery on the road! Please contact Robin Simonton at 919.832.6077 for further information on scheduling one of these programs. There is no cost for any of our programs, though donations to Historic Oakwood Cemetery are greatly appreciated.

***Historic Oakwood Cemetery is private property, and all visitors are asked to respect the privacy of our families and their family members buried here. While still an active cemetery, we do encourage the general public to visit Raleigh’s cultural gem.

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In anticipation of the 30th annual Tale of the Tombstones dramatic walking tours of Forest Home Cemetery on October 17, The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest has planned special walking tours west of the Des Plaines River, in a part of the cemetery that has never been visited during the regular October tours that leave from the main gate on Desplaines Avenue.

Join Oak Park River Forest Museum docents for a walking tour to learn more about the people, organizations and stories found west of the Des Plaines River. Find out about the Bill Posters Union and the Cigar Makers International Union, veterans’ and fraternal groups, ethnic areas, the founder of the world’s first blood bank, a well-known radio personality, and more. NOTE—this is a walking tour only, not a character tour like our October Cemetery Walk.

The summer tours meet inside the First Avenue gate of the cemetery at 1 p.m. and will last approximately 90 minutes. Masks are required for those who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine. For those vaccinated, masks will not be required during the outside tour. Please bring your own water if needed. No refunds will be given for reservations cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the event.

Tickets are $10 each or $8 for members, and spaces are limited.  Click here to purchase tickets in our online store  or contact the museum at 708-848-6755.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Restrooms and water fountains will NOT be available at the cemetery, and the cemetery bridge over the Des Plaines River is currently closed. Enter Forest Home Cemetery at the First Avenue entrance, which is immediately north of Proviso Math and Science Academy. Beyond the garden mausoleums on the right is a large, open area. We suggest parking around there. Tour will begin at the first intersection east of the entrance. 

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Tour Groups must register in advance for approval of their visits and must sign in at the Cemetery Office upon arrival. Tour buses and other large vehicles are not allowed to enter or to be driven into the Cemetery. 

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  While Graceland does not conduct tours, other organizations do offer informational tours, for individual or group exploration, among them:

The Chicago Architecture Center The Foundation sponsors group tours of the Cemetery in the fall. For information, phone (312) 922-TOUR (922-8687), or click here – architecture.org.

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• The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour!  Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, you'll find out why Irving is called the Original Knickerbocker! 2024 Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. through September. October and November dates will be posted in early September.

• Classic Daytime Tour.  Soak up the beauty of this 173-year old cemetery while your guide regales you with stories of the fascinating people resting here in peace. This  two-hour daytime walk pays homage to Washington Irving before heading north to visit the final resting places of two-term Chicago Mayor Walter Gurnee, steel titan Andrew Carnegie, oilman William Rockefeller, and much more. Admire beautiful art, architecture and cool cemetery symbolism along the way. This tour gives a great overview of why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is so famous. 2024 Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. through September. October and November dates will be posted in early September.

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• Classic Evening Lantern Tour. Step back in time and explore the cemetery by kerosene lantern light! This two-hour evening tour gives you a great overview of why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is so famous. You’ll visit titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and William Rockefeller, meet Washington Irving whose famous short story gave our village its very name, see the resting place of two-term Chicago Mayor Walter Gurnee, and much more. Along the way, admire beautiful art, architecture and cool cemetery symbolism. 2024 Dates: Spring and summer dates and times will be posted soon. October and November dates will be posted in early September.

Murder & Mayhem

The true stories on this two-hour lantern tour are so grim, you just might have nightmares!

Curious to learn about a family that lost 5 children one terrible afternoon, or a horrific murder that led police on a multi-state chase? Maybe you’d like to hear about a son who shot his father before turning the gun on himself, and a daughter who poisoned her mother? If so, then this is the tour for you!

Murder and Mayhem is back and better than ever with a new route - visit a few old favorites and leave with new ones! The truth is always stranger than fiction.

Subject matter is not suitable for children under 18. For the enjoyment of all tour goers, please respect this policy.

2024 Dates: Spring and summer dates and times will be posted soon. October and November dates will be posted in early September.

The Good, the Bad and the Unusual!

Join Sara Mascia and Tara Van Tassell from our local historical society as they dish about several intriguing locals as well as some of our world- famous inhabitants. You can guess who will be good, bad, or unusual! Among the many locals are poet and eccentric Minna Irving, chocolatier William Wallace, and popular neighbor “Uncle” Washington Irving. They will also bring guests to visit some of the individuals who became locals by making Sleepy Hollow their final resting place, such as wealthy industrialist Andrew Carnegie, labor leader Samuel Gompers, a crop of Alexander Hamiltons, and many others all by the light of kerosene lanterns.

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Our sell-out cemetery walking tours got their start in 2021 and have become one of our most anticipated annual offerings. Taking place in September and October, these tours are the perfect way to kick off spooky season.

Join local historians as you tour Coeur d'Alene's oldest cemetery and learn the stories of the historicall y influential people who are buried beneath your feet.

Tickets are $20 each and must be purchased in advance. Tours are one and a half hours long and depart from Forest Cemetery at 1011 Government Way in Coeur d'Alene.

There are two tour options: Daylight Walking Tour on Sundays at 1:30 pm Flashlight Walking Tour on Friday and Saturday evenings at dusk

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Notable Men of North Idaho: 9/22, 9/30, 10/21, 10/29 Notable Women of North Idaho: 9/24, 10/6, 10/13 North Idaho Murders: 9/23, 10/1, 10/14, 10/27 North Idaho Outlaws: 9/29, 10/7, 10/15, 10/20

For more information, please call (208) 664-3448 x 1 or email [email protected] .

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- Dogs are not allowed in Forest Cemetery. - We will be walking on the paved path and on grass, so please wear appropriate footwear. - Parking is available along Government Way. Please do not pull into the cemetery grounds.

The Forest Cemetery Walking Tours are brought to you in partnership with the City of Coeur d'Alene Parks Department. A portion of the revenue will go to the Perpetual Care Fund to ensure proper maintenance of Forest Cemetery, the city's oldest cemetery.

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Seasonal Tours hosted by the Forest Hills Educational Trust From April to October, the Forest Hills Educational Trust offers a sampling of tours hosted by one of our local historians. Ranging in topic and lasting about 90 minutes, these tours offer the local resident or distant traveler insight and history on one of Boston’s most beautiful and historically rich garden cemeteries.

For a list of upcoming tours, see our Events and News page .

Self-Guided Visits Groups planning a self-guided cemetery visit are welcome during our normal business hours of operation. However, we ask that all large groups (over 10) register with us in advance of their intended arrival by calling 617 524 0128 and speaking to our tour coordinator. You may also send a tour inquiry from our Contact Us page. There is no fee for a self-guided visit.

Garden of Memories , a fascinating guide book by Susan Wilson, contains six self-guided tours exploring different parts of the Cemetery. This book is available for purchase at the Cemetery Office.

Once you are at the Cemetery, if you wish to visit a specific section or loved one, please stop into the Cemetery Office and we can provide you with a map and directions. Go to our Visiting page to view/download a detailed map of the cemetery. Complimentary printed copies of the cemetery map are available at the cemetery office.

The Forest Hills Educational Trust offers their Self-Guided Scholar’s Tour to enhance your visit.

Please also see our Vistor’s Kiosk at the Cemetery for additional information.

Private Walking Tours Private walking tours can be arranged with one of our local historians. These tours cover a variety of subjects and can be catered to your group’s interests. Tours cover approximately 1 mile of terrain, at times on an incline or uneven surfaces which are not suitable for those who may have difficulty walking.

Please call the Cemetery Office at 617 524 0128 to learn more about arranging one of these tours.

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Let us customize tours at a specific date and time for you at no extra charge. If you’re unable to attend at 4:00pm, or if you’re interested in a private tour focusing on a special history or cemetery-related subject, please contact us in advance.

Group Walking Tours

We love group tours! Contact us to set up a private group tour of Eastern Cemetery. We can schedule at your convenience and tailor the content and length of the tour to reflect the interest of your group. Email us to inquire about special tours and rates for your group, or phone Jeff Lyons at 207-772-4068. Groups that have enjoyed specially organized private tours include:

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We have developed a virtual tour, Eastern Cemetery in 12 Stops for you to take, either in the comfort of your favorite space or with you to the cemetery when the gates are open between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

We also conduct evening tours around Halloween called Walk Among the Shadows .

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You are about to take a step back over 150 years into Olathe’s history. The citizens you’ll find buried here represent all walks of life…from doctors, lawyers and politicians to Civil War soldiers, and early pioneers who came looking for opportunity and a better life. We hope you enjoy your walk through Olathe’s history. The Olathe Memorial Cemetery Tour Guide will bring you in touch with 62 historic people and monuments.

Olathe Cemetery Tree Tour

The Olathe Cemetery boasts over 30 different variety of trees on our grounds. The downloadable pdf Tree Tour will take you around our beautiful grounds as you take a walk to these marked trees. Enjoy the colors in the spring and summer, and especially the fall, when the Maple trees show off their many colors.

Cemetery History Walk

Download our flyer and take a short walk around our cemetery and learn about some of the important people, places, and events of local and national importance. Each stop will take you to an interpretive kiosk will further explain the significant historical event that helped shape our community.

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Uncover tales from the grave of Aspen’s oldest burial ground.

A guided walk through Aspen’s first burial ground, the Ute Cemetery, tells the story of the pioneers of “Ute City”.  Hear of the lonely buffalo soldier and toast to the Scotsman.  This entertaining, educational, and reflective tour of an Aspen cemetery brings visitors to a unique and almost forgotten spot in Aspen’s history off the beaten path. (60 min.)

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The Lowell Cemetery Spring Tour Weekend will be Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 at 10am. Lowell Cemetery Trustee and Registrar of Deeds Richard Howe, Jr. will conduct the walking tours focused on stories of history, monuments and the lives of those buried here. Both tours will begin at the Lawrence Street gate.

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