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Wheeling Through Laurel Hill
The tour will provide a captivating overview of Laurel Hill's long and colorful history, which includes many of the marble masterpieces, stunning views, and legendary stories that afford the cemetery its WOW factor. The route, which is wheelchair accessible, without any step or curbs, is the perfect tour to enjoy beautiful art, scenic nature, and fascinating history. 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 accessible tour will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 10:00 am, departing from Laurel Hill Cemetery's Gatehouse entrance at 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132. Accessible parking is located behind the Gatehouse entrance.
Tickets must be reserved in advance.
Ticket pricing is pay-what-you-wish. Contributions will support the work of the Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries. You can contribute through the RSVP link.
Please note – attendants are welcome on the tour.
Tour Guide: Dr. Joe Lex, host of ‘All Bones Considered' Podcast
Social Distancing Guidelines for In-Person Tours
To maintain the safety of guests and staff the following guidelines are in effect for all in-person tours:
-Tickets must be purchased in advance and tours are limited to 10 people
-There will be a table set up in the courtyard for check-in. A staff person will ask three screening questions before admitting guests on the tour to make sure guests have not been exposed to COVID 19 in the past two weeks. (If you think you have been exposed to Covid-19, please email [email protected] and we will issue you a credit for your ticket purchase).
-The accessible bathroom will be available to use and cleaned before the tour.
-Anyone older than 2 years of age must wear a mask or facial covering over their nose and mouth at all times
-Everyone on the tour is asked to practice social distancing with anyone outside of their household
-A staff person will be on hand on the tour to ensure that these guidelines are followed.
Category: Attractions | Walking and Guided Tours
Price:
General Admission: USD 0.00
