Tour of Prominent German-Americans at Laurel Hill Cemetery
Event Date
08/06/2017
Event Time10:00 am;
Location
Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA
From Deutschland to Deadland: Tour of Prominent German-Americans at Laurel Hill Cemetery
Sunday, August 6 at 10am
Since its founding in 1682, German immigrants have played an important role in the development of Philadelphia. This summertime walking tour will include visits to the final resting places of prominent Germans, including military heroes, industrialists, politicians and nobility. Attendees will learn about German culture and history, concluding with a bier sampling of German style beers. Visitors may even learn to speak a little Deutsch.
The tour will take place on Sunday, August 6 at 10:00am, 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 $20/person general admission. Reservations are suggested.
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