Self-Guided Tours

Explore Elmwood Cemetery on your own with the help of our self-guided history tour maps and audio guides: 

• African American Heritage
• Leadership Legacies
• Business Visionaries
• Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Tour

Or take a stroll through our Arboretum with our free tree guides:

• Elmwood Tree Tour - Southern Sections
• Elmwood Tree Tour - Center Sections
• Elmwood Tree Tour - Northern Sections

Looking for a specific gravesite to add to your route? 

• For notable burials, check out our biographies
• Inquire about a gravesite location ahead of time — submit a research request   
• Or, stop by the office during regular hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays) before you head out. We also have hard copies of all of our self-guided tours available for visitors in our lobby.
• Here’s a general map of the cemetery for you to plan your route. 

The cemetery is open for you to explore 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Gate hours are as follows: 

• Winter hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Oct. 1 – May 14) 
• Summer hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (May 15 – Sept. 30)  

Interested in a private group tour? Email aebragg@elmcem.org for more information. You can also check out our robust calendar of public tours and programs here. 

See you soon!