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Elmwood Cemetery routinely holds events that celebrate and honor our past. For more information on past events visit our NEWS PAGE.

Cemetery Tours
Tours are available on a regular basis. The cemetery is steeped in history, art and natural beauty. Please join the hundreds of people each year who tour the Cemetery grounds. Recent tour participants included seniors, school and community groups, garden clubs, history buffs, religious organizations and special interest groups. We would be pleased to tailor a tour to your particular interests. Elmwood tours have been developed to explore specific themes, including: Michigan Governors, Michigan Senators, Detroit Mayors, Civil War Generals, Black Heritage Leaders, Underground Railroad, Memorial Art and Symbolism, and Detroit’s Who’s Who.

Typically, our tours are held in all weather and are walking tours. Bus tours of forty individuals or less can also be accommodated. Advance reservations are required for all tours.

Regular guided tours will be held May through October. Retired Cemetery Director Mr. Chancey Miller will regale tour participants with the interesting stories of those laid to rest at Elmwood. There is a $5 per person tour admission charge, unless you are a member of the Historic Elmwood Foundation. Members receive free tour admission depending upon their level of support. One free admission is granted to members who donate $25-$99; two free admissions for members donating $100-$249; and donations above $250 permits free family admissions or the member and three guests. Proceeds benefit the Historic Elmwood Foundation. Please contact the office staff to arrange your tour. Click here to join the Historic Elmwood Foundation now.

2011 Regular Tour Dates
10 a.m. Cemetery Gatehouse Advance Reservations and Payment Required.

Regular Tours will be held on:
Wednesday, May 4
Saturday, May 21
Wednesday, June 1
Saturday, June 18
Wednesday, July 6
Saturday, July 16
Wednesday, Aug 3
Saturday, Aug 20
Wednesday, Sept 7
Saturday, Sept 17
Wednesday, Oct 5

African American Heritage Tour
Last year Elmwood launched a new special tour highlighting key African Americans buried at the Cemetery.
These special guided tours will be held monthly. The tour starts at 10 a.m. and requires advance reservations.
Heritage Tour dates are:
May 14
June 11
July 9
Aug 13
Sept 10

Halloween Tours
Each Saturday in October Elmwood presents its Halloween Tour.
Hear some of the odd tales of those buried at Elmwood.
The tour starts at 10 a.m. and advance reservations are required.

Bus Tours
Bus tours of forty individuals or less can also be accommodated.
Advance reservations are required for all tours. Please contact the
office staff to arrange your tour.