Woodmere Cemetery
September 27 2014 | 10:00am to September 28 2014 | 11:55am
This tour is SOLD OUT. For wait list information, please call 313.833.1801.
Woodmere is one of the most historic cemeteries in the Detroit area. Since its founding in 1867 by a group of prominent Detroit businessmen, Woodmere Cemetery has remained one of Detroit's "most beautiful treasures," according to Gail Hershenzon. Accessible through a historic main entrance on West Fort Street, Woodmere features 250 acres with gently rolling hills, mature trees and a pond that once was fed by Baby Creek. The cemetery has three golden mausoleums in addition to a chapel mausoleum. Notables such as Scripps, Bacon, Finney and many more are interred here.
Tickets available to members only until June 22.
Detroit Historical Society member benefits include priority registration for all tours and programs. For information on becoming a member please call Alanna Shahly at 313.833.5537. Call Rebecca Hope at 313.833.1801for more information.
