Beginning in May through October, the first Saturday of each month,
enjoy a 'Weekend Walkabout' tour of Spring Grove.
These tours are led by knowledgeable docents and topics will vary from
month to month. Reservations are not required. Tours will originate
inside the main entrance of the cemetery and are held even in the event
of rain as long as it is not severe.
Follow the information signs at the main entrance of the cemetery.
There is a suggested donation to the Heritage Foundation of $5.00 for adults,
$4.00 for seniors (age 55 and older) payable at the registration tent the day of the tour.
SATURDAY, MAY 7 - 10:00am "ARCHITECTURE OF THE GROVE"
Oh, so many beautiful monuments and buildings in our nation's 2nd largest cemetery!
If you're interested in architecture, this tour is for YOU! Join a trained docent
on a walk to some of Spring Grove's most beautiful and historically significant
buildings and mausoleums by noted architects.
SATURDAY, JUNE 4 - 10:00am "PATRIOTS & PIONEERS"
Are there pirates buried in Spring Grove? How did Cincinnati get its name?
Which Revolutionary War Soldier's house can still be seen today? Who was defeated
in battle by Little Turtle? This tour touches on the settling of Cincinnati and some
of the Revolutionary War veterans and families who came to this area as early Pioneers
and are buried at Spring Grove.
SATURDAY, JULY 2 - 10:00am "THE NORMAN CHAPEL"
This Hannaford-designed architecture is a gem so don't miss the opportunity to
see both the inside AND outside on this specially-designed tour. Learn about the
'secret' in the basement! This tour begins at the Norman Chapel.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 - 10:00am "POETRY IN THE GROVE"
This NEW tour focuses on the poetic art and expression that is so lovingly associated
with beautiful monuments and markers in Spring Grove. The Gen. William H. Lytle
monument has one of the most significant connections to poetry in Cincinnati and you
will marvel at the beauty of his monument on this "poetic" tour.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 - 10:00am "HISTORY & HERITAGE"
This tour is most definitely for beginners! Our most popular tour is a must for those who have
never taken one of our docent-led tours as it covers the history, art, architecture and landscape
of a National Historic Landmark. You will learn a little about a lot that makes Spring Grove famous
and it will leave you clamoring for more!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 - 10:00am "HUNTING & GATHERING"
One of our NEWEST horticulture tours. What better way to start the colorful month of October
than with our resident horticulture docent on a beautiful stroll through the magnificent landscape
of an officially sanctioned arboretum.
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