Friday, July 7 & Saturday, July 8 at 8pm
A skull, a poisoned sword, a villainous uncle/King, a funeral (or a wedding?), a devoted friend, a drowned girl, and - “To be or not to be,” of course. And when a ghost appears, our iconic hero H…
Saturday, July 8 at 10am
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? Join Laurel Hill Cemetery for an informative overvie…
Sunday, July 9 at 10am
The most bloody and pivotal moment in the history of the American Civil War was the decisive Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1st through the 3rd of 1863, only 120 miles away from the home front…
Friday, July 14 & Saturday, July 15 at 8pm
A skull, a poisoned sword, a villainous uncle/King, a funeral (or a wedding?), a devoted friend, a drowned girl, and - “To be or not to be,” of course. And when a ghost appears, our iconic hero H…
Saturday, July 15 at 2pm
Find inner tranquility and balance during a one-hour yoga session in the peaceful backdrop of Laurel Hill Cemetery, overlooking the Schuylkill River. Sessions will be led by experienced yoga instructo…
Saturday, July 22 at 10am
First discovered in 1842 by Sir John Herschel, the cyanotype process was initially utilized to make blueprints. In 1843, however, Anna Atkins - the first photographer to use the process to create ph…
Friday, July 28 at 10am
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? Join Laurel Hill Cemetery for an informative overvie…
Friday, July 28 at 9pm
Pack a picnic, gather some friends or a date, and enjoy an evening under the stars. As the sun sets over Laurel Hill’s historic tombs the grainy joys of the film experience will be brought to life d…
Thursday, August 3 at 6pm
Scandal, scorned lovers, and 1850s sexts: if only the editors of Page Six had been alive in the 1800’s! Join Laurel Hill tour guide Alexis Pedrick for a wild ride through 19th century gossip as …
June 17 and August 4 at 7pm
This June Laurel Hill Cemetery will partner with 7textures, a creative group of styling and event design, to bring The Ghostly Circus to life for its fourth consecutive year. Somewhere between the clo…
Sunday, August 6 at 10am
Since its founding in 1682, German immigrants have played an important role in the development of Philadelphia. This summertime walking tour will include visits to the final resting places of prominen…
Saturday, August 12, 10am-4pm
Mohnton Professional Car Club (MPCC) welcomes owners of any and all hearses, ambulances, flower cars, limousines and other service vehicles to participate in its 9th Annual Service Car and Hearse Show…
Saturday, August 12 at 10am
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? Join Laurel Hill Cemetery for an informative overvie…
Thursday, August 17 at 6pm
Surnames such as Elkins, Widener and Baldwin are certainly familiar to many Philadelphians, even still today. But what many don’t know are the stories of how these elite families made it to the top…
Friday, August 18 at 9pm
Pack a picnic, gather some friends or a date, and enjoy an evening under the stars. As the sun sets over Laurel Hill’s historic tombs the grainy joys of the film experience will be brought to life d…
Saturday, August 19 at 2pm
Find inner tranquility and balance during a one-hour yoga session in the peaceful backdrop of Laurel Hill Cemetery, overlooking the Schuylkill River. Sessions will be led by experienced yoga instructo…
Friday, August 25 at 10am
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? Join Laurel Hill Cemetery for an informative overvie…
Saturday, August 26, 12-5pm
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 181-…
Sunday, August 27 at 10am
From the early days of the Republic through the Gilded Age, Laurel Hill hosts some of America’s most interesting and successful commercial giants. Making fortunes can be messy business though, a…
Wednesday, August 30 at 6pm
Laurel Hill’s most remote, southern portions – and the many notable stories, intricate stones and beautifully peaceful surroundings that comprise it – often go unexplored by the traditional visi…
Friday, September 8 at 8pm
Pack a picnic, gather some friends or a date, and enjoy an evening under the stars. As the sun sets over Laurel Hill’s historic tombs the grainy joys of the film experience will be brought to life d…
Saturday, September 9 at 10am
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? Join Laurel Hill Cemetery for an informative overvie…
Sept. 13-16 at 8pm
FIVE STAR RATING: BEST OF THE 2016 PHILADELPHIA FRINGE! -DC Metro Theater Arts “A quirky combo of fright-night-meets-kickline-cabaret…gripping vocals…stunning.” -Phindie “This is terrific…
Saturday, September 16 at 2pm
Find inner tranquility and balance during a one-hour yoga session in the peaceful backdrop of Laurel Hill Cemetery, overlooking the Schuylkill River. Sessions will be led by experienced yoga instructo…
Friday, September 22 at 10am
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? Join Laurel Hill Cemetery for an informative overvie…
Saturday, September 23, 8pm-12am
“Life is eternal. Death is merely a change in condition…” Join Atlas Obscura and Laurel Hill Cemetery for an immersive evening as we explore the liminal world that exists between the land of…
Tuesday, September 26 at 6pm
In the 19th century, thousands of Philadelphians believed that they could communicate with the dead. All that it took was a darkened room, a circle of believers, and a sensitive medium. Other Philadel…
Sunday, November 5 at 1pm
Laurel Hill is comprised of 78 acres of visible art, architecture and natural beauty, but there is much to be seen beneath the sod. Led by Laurel Hill’s Superintendent, Bill Doran, members will have…
