Footprints of Angels at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Saturday, December 1st, at 1:00 pm

Famed poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once noted that “He spake well who said that graves are the footprints of angels.” Laurel Hill Cemetery is filled not only with the symbolic footprints of these heavenly beings, but with their images as well. This winter walking tour will feature some of the cemetery’s most beautiful depictions of angels, sculpted in various materials throughout Laurel Hill’s Central section, including Millionaire’s Row.

The tour will take place on Saturday, December 1 at 1:00 pm, departing from Laurel Hill Cemetery’s Gatehouse entrance at 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132. Free parking is located in the lot across the street from the Gatehouse.

The cost is $15/person; $13/students and seniors; or $12 for members.

Tour Guide: Sonia Krutzke

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