Symbolism and Monument Styles Walking Tour of Hollywood Cemetery Today

There is a Symbolism and Monument Styles Walking Tour of Hollywood Cemetery today from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Learn to interpret the spiritual, occupational, vegetal and fraternal signs and symbols found on headstones and ironworks. Discover the historical origins of monument styles including cradle stones, pyramids, pier stones, mausoleums and reliquaries. Meet at the entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets.

$15 per person
$5 for Valentine Members
Walk-ups welcome.
Cash or check
On-street parking.

– See more at the Valentine’s event page.

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Fun fact: The office at Hollywood Cemetery was first built as a gate house, designed to look like the ruins of a stone tower. It cost just over $2,000 to construct.

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