Walking Tour at Laurel Hill on Saturday, May 22, 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 Laurel…
A Comedy in One Act at West Laurel Hill on Saturday, May 22, 2021
Visit Juliet’s garden, (on the lawn at West Laurel Hill), to watch the fun that unfolds when six of Shakespeare’s heroines get together to discuss the universal topic—love. Juliet, newly s…
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Walking Tour and Victorian Picnic at Laurel Hill on Sunday, May 23, 2020 at 11:00 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…
Virtual Book Talk on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Established on the Schuylkill River in 1852, Philadelphia’s Pencoyd Iron Works was a global leader in structural steel, engineering, design, and wrought iron for more than eight decades. Innovative …
Evening Walking Tour at Laurel Hill on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Lights, Camera, Laurel Hill!! Take a close-up look at the many ways Laurel Hill Cemetery is connected to the celluloid arts. Thrill to the story of the stunt man who adopted Roy Rogers’ horse! Be…
Virtual Program on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 6:00 pm
The May Boneyard Bookworm selection is The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature by J. Drew Lanham. This edition of Boneyard Bookworms is part of the Longwood Gardens Commu…
Walking Tour at West Laurel Hill on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 11:00 am
The expansion of Fairmount Park in the 1860s prevented further growth of Laurel Hill, and in 1869 our sister cemetery, West Laurel Hill, was established just across the river in Bala Cynwyd. This gene…
Hosted by the General Meade Society on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Recreating the Original G.A.R. Decoration Day Service of 1868: The traditional Decoration Day service of the Grand Army Meade Post #1 will be recreated at Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave…
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Pack a picnic, gather some friends or a date, and enjoy an evening or two under the stars. As the sun sets over the historic tombs, the grainy joys of the film experience will be brought to life durin…
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Walking Tour at Laurel Hill on Saturday, June 5, 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…
Presented by the Divine Hand Ensemble on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM
This summer the Divine Hand Ensemble returns to Laurel Hill for their annual performance amongst the crypts. Witness Mano Divina, leader of the Ensemble, harness electricity with his fingertips and dr…
Workshop with Roger Chavez at Laurel Hill on Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13, 2021 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Take on the challenge of painting from the landscape at Laurel Hill Cemetery. The ever-changing subject can bring a beneficial approach to your own painting with rapid thinking and swift mark-making, …
Walking Tour on Saturday, June 12, 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…
Virtual Program on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Following a yellow fever epidemic in the late 18th century, Philadelphia developed a world-class water system to protect public health. This legacy includes the Fairmount Water Works, a marvel of its…
Arboretum Walking Tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Take in the beautiful trees and gardens of West Laurel Hill and Laurel Hill Cemeteries’ certified arboretum in our summer tree tour. Aaron Greenberg, Board Certified Master Arborist and Arboretum Ma…
An Abolitionism Walking Tour at Laurel Hill on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:00 am
Philadelphia played a central and indelible part in the struggle to end the evil that was slavery, even as the city itself was sharply and fiercely divided on the issue. Many Philadelphians who made i…
Walking Tour on Sunday, June 20, 2020 at 10:00 am
The expansion of Fairmount Park in the 1860s prevented further growth of Laurel Hill, and in 1869 our sister cemetery, West Laurel Hill, was established just across the river in Bala Cynwyd. This gene…
Walking Tour at Laurel Hill on Sunday, June 20, 2020, at 1:00 pm
Our Unlisted tour focuses on graves that are either unmarked or inadequately marked. Learn the story of the Confederate spy-turned-dentist who went on to treat two U.S. presidents, the woman whose hea…
Thursday, June 24, 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 our…
Dance Class at Laurel Hill on Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 2:00 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 Book Club on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 6:00 pm
The June Boneyard Bookworm selection is The Water Cure by Sophie Mackintosh. From Amazon.com: King has tenderly staked out a territory for his wife and three daughters, Grace, Lia, and Sky. Here on …
Arboretum Walking Tour of West Laurel Hill on Friday, July 16 at 6:00 PM
Take in the beautiful trees and gardens of West Laurel Hill and Laurel Hill Cemeteries’ certified arboretum in our summer tree tour. Aaron Greenberg, Board Certified Master Arborist and Arboretum Ma…
Presented by Mohnton Professional Car Club on Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Mohnton Professional Car Club (MPCC) welcomes owners of any and all hearses, ambulances, flower cars, limousines and other service vehicles to participate in its 11th Annual Service Car and Hearse Sho…
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…
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