The Graceland Cemetery Tour
Demystifying cemeteries by discussing the basics of cemetery culture and design while learning about Chicago’s most influential figures!
Date and time
Location
Graceland Cemetery
4001 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60613Refund Policy
About this event
- 2 hours
Join Grace Robbins, former Visitor Services Ambassador at Graceland Cemetery, for an engaging walking tour designed for those curious about the basics of cemetery culture and design! 🏛🌿
Coimetromania's inaugural tour at Graceland Cemetery offers a comprehensive introduction to the elements that make cemeteries a unique intersection of history, art, and nature.
Uncover the essentials of cemetery layout, from the significance of its pathways to the symbolism behind monument styles and funerary art. Learn how landscape design and ecological considerations play a crucial role in creating serene and respectful resting places. Explore the different types of graves and their functions, and see how these elements come together to honor and remember the departed.
As we walk through the grounds, you'll also learn about some of Chicago’s most influential figures who rest here, enhancing your understanding of how cemeteries serve as guardians of history. This tour is not just a visit; it’s an educational journey perfect for beginners eager to appreciate the intricacies of cemetery design and history, led by a cemetarian with hands-on experience in these sacred spaces.
Join us to gain a foundational understanding of what makes cemeteries such fascinating places of community, remembrance, and reflection. 💀🖤
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Frequently asked questions
Do not park in the cemetery unless you have a mobility issue that makes it difficult to street park and walk to the cemetery entrance. Street parking is available along Clark Street, Montrose Avenue, and the surrounding area.
This tour will be approximately two hours in length. We will be walking or standing the entire time.
This particular tour route can be adapted by the tour guide to be mobility-friendly for those who may have difficulty navigating uneven or grassy terrain. However. Coimetromania will host specifically mobility-friendly tour once per month to accommodate all who wish to attend.
How about all of them?? On The Graceland Cemetery Tour, we will see renowned monuments like those of Eternal Silence, Inez Clarke, and Potter Palmer. Famous Chicagoans such as Marshall Field, Daniel Burnham, and George Pullman will be among those highlighted as well.