Themed Tour, Saturday, July 2 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Laurel Hill Cemetery

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 and only 120 miles away from the home fr…

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Open Discussion on Thursday, July 7th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Death Café is a unique opportunity for the public to meet and discuss death. This group-led discussion has no specific agenda and serves as a welcoming platform for individuals to talk about all thin…

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General History Tour, Saturday, July 9 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Laurel Hill Cemetery

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 tour provides an informative overview of Laure…

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Themed Tour, Sunday, July 10 from 12 to 2 PM at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Since the time of Hippocrates, the doctor-patient relationship has been regarded as the foundation of good health care. From the physicians who were closer than a heartbeat to the Presidency or the do…

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Themed Tour, Tuesday, July 12 from 6 to 8 PM at Laurel Hill Cemetery

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 am…

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Movie Night on Friday, July 15 from 8:30 to 10:30 PM at West Laurel Hill Cemetery

Pack a picnic, gather some friends, 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 Friends of …

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General History Tour, Thursday, July 21 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 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 tour provides an informative overview of Laure…

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Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 6:00 pm at West Laurel Hill Cemetery

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…

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Arboretum Tour, Friday, July 22 from 6 to 8 PM at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Take in the beautiful trees and gardens of Laurel Hill Cemetery’s certified arboretum on our summer tree tour. Aaron Greenberg, Board Certified Master Arborist and Arboretum Manager, will discuss so…

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General Walking Tour, Saturday, July 23 from 10 to 11:30 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…

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Themed Tour, Saturday, July 23 from 1 to 3 PM at Laurel Hill Cemetery

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 who…

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General History Tour, Friday, July 29 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Laurel Hill Cemetery

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…

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All day free event at Laurel Hill on Sunday, August 7 from 10 AM to 4 PM

Mohnton Professional Car Club (MPCC) welcomes owners of any and all hearses, ambulances, flower cars, limousines and other funeral service vehicles to participate in its Annual Service Car and Hearse …

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Walking Tours on Friday, August 12 depart at 7 PM

Dead men tell no tales… but our tour guides do! Follow our expert guides through the cemetery as the sun sets and the full moon rises on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 7 pm for full moon history to…

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Walking Tour at Laurel Hill on Saturday, August 13 at 10 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…

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Walking Tour at Laurel Hill on Thursday, August 18, at 10 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…

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Themed Tour on Saturday, August 20th beginning at 23rd St Armory and Ending at Laurel Hill

**Tour begins at the 23rd St. Armory at 10 AM and Continues to Laurel Hill Cemetery** The First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, founded in 1774, is one of the oldest and most decorated military unit…

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Walking Tour at West Laurel Hill on Saturday, August 27, 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…

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Thursday, September 21, 2022 at 6:00 pm at Laurel Hill Cemetery

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…

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