Wheeling Through Laurel Hill

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Wheeling Through Laurel Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Event Title
Wheeling Through Laurel Hill
Event Date
15-08-2020
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Organization Name / Organize By
Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries
Organizing/Related Departments
Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries
Organization Type
Event Organizing Company
EventCategory
Non Technical
EventLevel
All (State/Province/Region, National & International)
Related Industries
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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.

Others Details

Category: Attractions | Walking and Guided Tours Time: 10:00 to 12:00

Registration Fees
Available
Registration Fees Details
General Admission: USD 0.00
Registration Ways
Website
Address/Venue
  Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue  Pin/Zip Code : 19132
Contact
Friends of Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries

[email protected]