Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 10:00 am
Throughout the ages, people have sought ways to escape the daily grind. Relaxing from the rigors of everyday life can range from a lengthy vacation to some distant place to something as simple as a si…
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at 10:00 am
Leadership in war has had a profound effect on individual battles on both sides of the conflict, thus heavily influencing the final outcome of the conflict. Approximately fifty Generals, countless off…
Laurel Hill Cemetery on August 13, 2021, from 7 pm to 10 pm
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Is there anything on the other side? What becomes of our life energy after we die? Professional ghost hunters, the Free Spirit Paranormal Investigators, have conducted numerous…
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 10:00 am
In life and in death, we all have stories to tell, and what better place to hear tales of wonder than Philadelphia’s most famous home of the dead? This talk provides an informative overview of Laure…
Wall-E at West Laurel Hill Cemetery August 14, 2021, at 8:00 pm
Pack a picnic, gather some friends or a date, and enjoy an evening under the stars! As the sun sets over the historic tombs, the grainy joys of the film experience will be brought to life during the F…
Virtual Program on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm
History really comes to life when told by those who actually lived it, and that’s why we are so excited to present a very special Members-Only program in August: A Conversation with Olga Hoggard. …
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 10:00 am
In life and in death, we all have stories to tell and what better place to hear tales of wonder than Philadelphia’s most famous home of the dead? This talk provides an informative overview of Laurel…
Book Club at West Laurel Hill Cemetery on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm
The August Boneyard Bookworm selection is Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel. From Amazon: “Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking, a bestselling graphic memoir that charts her fraug…
Walking Tour at West Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 10:00 am
The expansion of Fairmount Park in the 1860s prevented further growth of Laurel Hill, and in 1869 West Laurel Hill was established just across the river in Bala Cynwyd. This walking tour provides a wo…
The Phantom of the Opera at Laurel Hill Cemetery August 28, 2021 at 8:00 pm
Pack a picnic, gather some friends or a date, and enjoy an evening under the stars! As the sun sets over the historic tombs, the grainy joys of the film experience will be brought to life during the F…
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 11:00 am
In life and in death, we all have stories to tell, and what better place to hear tales of wonder than Philadelphia’s most famous home of the dead? This talk provides an informative overview of Laure…
Dance Class at Laurel Hill Cemetery on August 29, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Friends of Laurel Hill & West Laurel Hill Cemeteries are partnering with 5 Rhythms to explore the joy of dance through a waves class, once a month from March to November. Join us for ecstatic move…
Virtual Program on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Death Café is a unique opportunity for the public to meet and discuss death. For this installment, we are meeting virtually on Zoom! This group-led discussion has no specific agenda and serves as a w…
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, September 5 , 2021, at 11:00 am
In life and in death, we all have stories to tell, and what better place to hear tales of wonder than Philadelphia’s most famous home of the dead? This talk provides an informative overview of Laure…
At Laurel Hill on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Peruse a curated collection of unusual antiques, assorted oddities, vintage items, artwork, and handmade wares at this outdoor market of the macabre. Taking place in the most fitting of venues - a 185…
Virtual Program on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 6:00 pm
In life and in death, we all have stories to tell, and what better place to hear tales of wonder than Philadelphia’s most famous home of the dead? But now, you don’t need to leave the comfort of y…
A Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 11:00 am
By the start of the 1900s, the practice of naming Philadelphia public schools after well-known civic leaders, industrialists, and military figures was commonplace. From the victor of Gettysburg and a …
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at 11:00 am
In the 19th Century, Scottish citizens made a significant contribution to our country, city, and even Laurel Hill Cemetery! At 26 years old, Scottish immigrant John Notman, rose above more established…
A Members-Only Virtual Program on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Join us for a one-hour virtual presentation about one of the oldest continually active African American-owned cemeteries in the United States. Since its beginning, Eden Cemetery has been a steward of …
Walking Tour at West Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 10:00 am
The expansion of Fairmount Park in the 1860s prevented further growth of Laurel Hill, and in 1869 West Laurel Hill was established just across the river in Bala Cynwyd. This walking tour provides a wo…
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 1:00 pm
Noted architects like John Notman, William Strickland, Frank Furness, John J. McArthur, C.C. Zantzinger, Horace Trumbauer, and Napoleon LeBrun competed fiercely for the chance to design for the dead. …
Dance Class at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, September 26, 2021, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Friends of Laurel Hill & West Laurel Hill Cemeteries are partnering with 5 Rhythms to explore the joy of dance through a waves class, once a month from March to November. Join us for ecstatic move…
A 5K Race in Laurel Hill Cemetery or Virtual Fun Run on Saturday, October 2, 2021
Organized by the Friends of Laurel Hill & West Laurel Hill Cemeteries, the Rest in Peace 5K Run is the premier Halloween costume Run in the region! The RIP 5K is back for its 13th year and will be on …
Walking Tour beginning at West Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 1:00 pm
Philadelphia is known as one of the best beer-drinking cities in the country and earned this reputation for many reasons. This walking tour will focus on the history of beer in our great city and the …
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 1:00 pm
In life and in death, we all have stories to tell and what better place to hear tales of wonder than Philadelphia’s most famous home of the dead? This talk provides an informative overview of Laurel…
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 1:00 pm
What do a lost cat, Bavarian cream custard, a trip to New Jersey and a whiskey highball have in common? Believe it or not, they all played a role in some of Laurel Hill’s most unusual deaths. Begin …
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 1:00 pm
“Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor, rich man, poor man, beggar man, thief.” One group of veterans returning from the Civil War, attracted by our city’s industries, transportation networks, uni…
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at 10:00 am
The sandstone sculptural group Old Mortality and His Pony greet visitors daily to Laurel Hill, establishing the cemetery’s place as a unique outdoor sculpture garden. Look beyond this impressive wor…
Virtual Program on Thursday, October 21 at 7:00 PM
Presented in collaboration with Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Incorporated in 1836 and 1869 respectively, historic Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries are non-profit, non-denominational cemeter…
Nighttime Walking Tours of Laurel Hill on Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 7:00 pm
Laurel Hill Cemetery’s classic Halloween flashlight tours have become a mainstay of the season. Experience the enchanting art and landscape after dark, as an experienced tour guide leads you along w…
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Walking Tour of West Laurel Hill on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 1:00 pm
The expansion of Fairmount Park in the 1860s prevented further growth of Laurel Hill, and in 1869 West Laurel Hill was established just across the river in Bala Cynwyd. This walking tour provides a wo…
Arbor Tour of West Laurel Hill on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 11:00 am
Join our Arboretum Manager, Aaron Greenberg, on a brisk autumn walk through the peak fall colors of some of the great trees of West Laurel Hill Cemetery. From the dazzling reds of our sugar maple all…
Walking Tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Adopted sons, signers of the Declaration, painters, sculptors, men of science, ladies of belles-lettres, famous physicians, pariahs of free press, purveyors of fine wine and, of course, political prov…
Dance Class at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, October 24, 2021, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Friends of Laurel Hill & West Laurel Hill Cemeteries are partnering with 5 Rhythms to explore the joy of dance through a waves class, once a month from March to November. Join us for ecstatic move…
Walking Tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Laurel Hill has its brave military heroes like George Gordon Meade, its uplifting reformers like Sarah Josepha Hale, and selfless philanthropists like Robert Carson. But what about the less than pure …
At Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, October 30, 2021 with Tours Starting at 6:00 pm
On the night before Halloween, performers will regale you with true tales from Laurel Hill Cemetery’s historic tombs. Complete with scandal, mystery, and murder, True Tales from the Tombs will featu…
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Virtual Program on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 6:00 pm
Death Café is a unique opportunity for the public to meet and discuss death. For this installment, we are meeting virtually on Zoom! This group-led discussion has no specific agenda and serves as a w…
Presentations Online 9 AM - 12:15 PM EST November 4 & 5; Afternoon Tour Options In Person at 2:00 PM EST
On-line Conference (with Optional cemetery tour at 2pm) Cemeteries in America date from the 1830s when increasingly, cities became too dense for respectable burials. “Rural” cemeteries were cr…
Presentations Online 9 AM - 12:15 PM EST November 4 & 5; Afternoon Tour Options In Person at 2:00 PM EST
On-line Conference (with Optional cemetery tour at 2 PM) Cemeteries in America date from the 1830s when increasingly, cities became too dense for respectable burials. “Rural” cemeteries were c…
Arbor Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Join our Arboretum Manager, Aaron Greenberg, on a brisk autumn walk through the peak fall colors of some of the great trees of Laurel Hill Cemetery. Fall is a beautiful time to explore our tree collec…
On-site program at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Members-Only programs are exclusive to active members of the Friends of Laurel Hill & West Laurel Hill Cemeteries. As a benefit of your membership donation, supporters are invited to get a view of bot…
Ceremony at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Join active and retired members of the United States Marine Corps at Laurel Hill Cemetery as they commemorate the 245th anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps. Tradition holds that the very f…
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 1:00 pm
In life and in death, we all have stories to tell, and what better place to hear tales of wonder than Philadelphia’s most famous home of the dead? This talk provides an informative overview of Laure…
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Whether we can hear it or not, music hangs in the air at Laurel Hill Cemetery—heavenly intonations of the singers, musicians, lyricists, and composers buried within. Visit the gravesites of those wh…
Virtual Program on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 6:00 pm
In life and in death, we all have stories to tell, and what better place to hear tales of wonder than Philadelphia’s most famous home of the dead? But now, you don’t need to leave the comfort of y…
Walking Tour at West Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 1:00 pm
The expansion of Fairmount Park in the 1860s prevented further growth of Laurel Hill, and in 1869 West Laurel Hill was established just across the river in Bala Cynwyd. This walking tour provides a wo…
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 1:00 pm
Sixty years ago, Americans were introduced to the term ‘military-industrial complex’ but the concept goes back to the country’s beginning. This tour will visit the industrialists, ma…
Walking Tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery on Friday, November 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm
In life and in death, we all have stories to tell, and what better place to hear tales of wonder than Philadelphia’s most famous home of the dead? This talk provides an informative overview of Laure…
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 1:00 pm
When we hear the word philanthropy, we think of charitable giving from great family fortunes. Laurel Hill has many examples of generous gifts by the one-percenters of their time. Notably, few women ar…
Dance Class at Laurel Hill Cemetery on November 28, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Friends of Laurel Hill & West Laurel Hill Cemeteries are partnering with 5 Rhythms to explore the joy of dance through a waves class, once a month from March to November. Join us for ecstatic move…
