Friday, August 23, 2019 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 monthly tour series provides an informative ove…
Saturday, August 24, 2019 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. Join us on August 24th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm as we tour some of the notable bee…
Friday, August 30, 2019 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 monthly tour series provides an informative ove…
Friday, September 6, 2019 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 monthly tour series provides an informative ove…
Friday, September 6, 2019 at 7:00 PM
This adult oriented presentation charts the evolution of cemetery art, history and symbolism in a 90 minute visual lecture followed by a reception. The ‘virtual tour’ takes us from the co…
Friday, September 6, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Photo enthusiasts: grab your cameras, tripods and flashlights, and capture the ethereal wonders of Laurel Hill Cemetery after the sun goes down. During this guided stroll through the site’s pictures…
Saturday, September 7, 2019 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 183-…
Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Before the existence of public parks and botanical gardens, there were few retreats from the crowded city for 19th-century Philadelphians. Boasting breathtaking art, stunning architecture and carefull…
Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 6:00 PM
This fall, join our sister cemetery for Behind the Shroud, an open house which offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at West Laurel Hill’s Cemetery and Funeral Home. Meet staff and tour the f…
Friday, September 13, 2019 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 monthly tour series provides an informative ove…
Friday, September 13, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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 …
Saturday, September 14, 2019 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 monthly tour series provides an informative ove…
Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM
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…
Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 1:00 PM
In the 19th century, thousands of Philadelphians believed that they could communicate with the dead. All it took was a darkened room, a circle of believers, and a sensitive medium. Other Philadelphian…
Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Death Café is a unique opportunity for members of the public to meet and discuss death over cake and coffee. This group-led discussion has no specific agenda and serves as a welcoming platform for in…
Friday, September 20, 2019 ALL DAY
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Friday, September 20, 2019 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 monthly tour series provides an informative ove…
Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Laurel Hill Cemetery is a landscape shaped by a Quaker sensibility, an attempt to soften the pain of death by placing it within a peaceful, soothing environment. Two of Laurel Hill’s four founders w…
Friday, September 27, 2019 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 monthly tour series provides an informative ove…
Friday, September 27, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Philadelphia’s beloved satirical punk-rock band, The Dead Milkmen, are performing in the most fitting of venues: Laurel Hill Cemetery. Formed in 1983, the band released their debut album Big Lizard …
Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Step Back into the Victorian Era and Create your Own Hair Flower… This one-hour workshop will teach participants how to construct a customary Victorian hair flower, used to commemorate the dead. Su…
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Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 3:00 PM
In Victorian America, formal bereavement was an accepted cultural institution. Mourning was observed through many non-spoken rituals to commemorate the dead, dictate social behavior and demonstrate th…
Friday, October 4, 2019 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 monthly tour series provides an informative ove…
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM
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…
Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Details forthcoming… Tour Guide: Peter Howell
Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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Friday, October 11, 2019 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 monthly tour series provides an informative ove…
Saturday, October 12, 2019 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 monthly tour series provides an informative ove…
Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
On a mid-October evening, 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 feature sto…
Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 1:30 PM
Details forthcoming… Tour Guide: Thomas Keels
Friday, October 18, 2019 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 monthly tour series provides an informative ove…
Friday, October 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM
At The Mütter Museum (of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia) What is the Gravediggers’ Ball? The Gravediggers’ Ball is the annual fundraiser of the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery, a 5…
Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Details forthcoming… Tour Guide: Bill Barker
Friday, October 25, 2019 and Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Details forthcoming… Led by: Aaron Greenberg
Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Details forthcoming… Tour Guides: Sarah Hamill and Thomas Keels
Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Details forthcoming… Tour Guide: Kerry Bryan
Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Details forthcoming… Tour Guide: Jerry McCormick
Saturday, November 9, 2019 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 monthly tour series provides an informative ove…
Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 1:00 PM
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Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Details forthcoming… Tour Guide: Marty Foley
Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Details forthcoming… Tour Guide: Sam Ricks
Friday, November 22, 2019 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 monthly tour series provides an informative ove…
Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Details forthcoming… Tour Guide: Russ Dodge
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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