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Overview
Visiting Crown Hill is like traveling back in time. When you set foot on this beautiful stretch of land, you’ll want to explore this vibrant, cultural, and historical space that tells the story of our city, state, and country. It’s a place to find stunning pieces of art in memorials bearing such names as Lilly, Riley, Ralston, and Harrison.
It’s home to many species of trees (download a tree map here) and a sanctuary to wildlife that runs throughout the 555 acres. Crown Hill is a home for history, a resting place for loved ones, and a cultural landmark. There are many natural and historical treasures to find within these sacred grounds.
The mission of the Crown Hill Foundation is to preserve and celebrate the architectural, cultural, and natural heritage of the city’s oldest urban greenspace, Crown Hill Cemetery.
Through our work:
- We preserve and restore historic buildings, mausoleums, iconic monuments, and precious artwork
- We educate the community through our many tours, events, and field trips that celebrate the history of our city, state, and country and the natural surroundings
- We protect and enhance the cemetery’s natural beauty through the Crown Hill Arboretum
Find about the variety of events and tours available here.
Choose from:
- Public tours (Civil War, Dillinger and the Eastside Notables, Iconic Architectural Gems, Skeletons in the Closet parts I and II, Fall Trees)
- Private tours (Complete a request form)
- Self-guided tours (grab a map, download the tour app, and plan your journey)
Jun 24
International Marketplace
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with a cyanotype workshop! Guests will learn about the cyanotype process and create their own prints with…
Jun 27
Broad Ripple
This very popular walking tour includes the sections just north of the Waiting Station, which is a part of the cemetery…
Jul 1
Broad Ripple
Crown Hill and the Civil War – did you know that Crown Hill Cemetery was founded in 1863 because of and…
Jul 4
Broad Ripple
Crown Hill and the Civil War – did you know that Crown Hill Cemetery was founded in 1863 because of and…
Jul 8
Broad Ripple
Our most popular tour! The Heritage Tour presents the history of Crown Hill Cemetery while visiting the graves of some of…
Jul 9
Broad Ripple
Whether it is the Gothic Gates or the Art Deco Community Mausoleum, the architecture of the cemetery adds to the beauty…
Jul 11
Broad Ripple
Beginning in the late 1800s, development started on the north side of Crown Hill Cemetery. We will explore the property north…
Jul 11
International Marketplace
Gain a deeper appreciation for the stone architecture, monuments, and artwork of Crown Hill Cemetery in this hands-on soapstone carving workshop…
Jul 18
Broad Ripple
This is your opportunity to see the beautiful trees of the Crown Hill Arboretum at twilight! On this tour, led by…
Jul 25
Broad Ripple
Our most popular tour! The Heritage Tour presents the history of Crown Hill Cemetery while visiting the graves of some of…
Aug 1
Broad Ripple
Our most popular tour! The Heritage Tour presents the history of Crown Hill Cemetery while visiting the graves of some of…
Aug 1
International Marketplace
Experience Crown Hill Cemetery in a whole new way and create your own original audio loop recordings in this hands-on workshop…
