Community Events

Join us on Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m. for an evening walking tour of memorial art and symbolism at Elmwood. If you've wondered about the history and meaning of obelisks, urns, lambs, hands, shrouds, orbs, columns, boulders, or other common cemetery forms, motifs and materials, this tour is for you! Amy Elliott Bragg, director of the Historic Elmwood Foundation, leads this 90-minute walking tour. Learn more and register here.

Join us Sunday, June 28 at 10 a.m. for a "greatest hits" tour that will give you an engrossing overview of Elmwood: how and why it was created, who's buried here, and where to find our most iconic works of memorial art. If you've never been to Elmwood, this is the perfect intro. (If you have, we bet you'll still enjoy!) This walking tour will last about two hours. Your expert Elmwood guide is Jacob Jones. It's free to join, but please sign up! Photo by Ally Rooker.

Join us for a guided Full Moon Grief Walk at Elmwood, Monday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m., led by Kristy Sue Bishop. Grief can be difficult to carry alone. Walking offers an opportunity to process emotions, connect with the body, and find support in the presence of others. This walk is designed for anyone navigating loss, change, transition, or simply seeking space to reflect.

Held beneath the illumination of the full moon, participants will be guided through the grounds of Elmwood Cemetery with invitations for quiet reflection, personal awareness, and connection to the surrounding landscape. No previous experience is necessary, and there is no expectation to share or participate in any particular way. You do not need to have a loved one buried at Elmwood Cemetery to attend.

The walk will include light guidance, periods of quiet walking, and opportunities to pause and reflect throughout the evening. Come as you are and join us for a thoughtful evening of movement, reflection, and community. Free, but please register here.