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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)
May 9
Broad Ripple
Stroll beneath beautiful canopies on a family-friendly tree tour through the Crown Hill Arboretum, where winding paths invite visitors of all…
May 13
Broad Ripple
Beginning in the late 1800s, development started on the north side of Crown Hill Cemetery. We will explore the property north…
May 14
Broad Ripple
Whether it is the Gothic Gates or the Art Deco Community Mausoleum, the architecture of the cemetery adds to the beauty…
May 16
Broad Ripple
Our most popular tour! The Heritage Tour presents the history of Crown Hill Cemetery while visiting the graves of some of…
May 17
Broad Ripple
Mindful Birding is a practice combining mindfulness with the joy of birding. Connect with the natural world and the birds that…
May 20
Broad Ripple
On this interesting and very popular walking tour, we’ll learn about some skeletons in the closet!
May 23
Broad Ripple
Crown Hill and the Civil War – did you know that Crown Hill Cemetery was founded in 1863 because of and…
May 27
Broad Ripple
Our most popular tour! The Heritage Tour presents the history of Crown Hill Cemetery while visiting the graves of some of…
May 27
Downtown
Celebrate Black Birders Week with a guided birding tour through the beautiful Crown Hill Arboretum. We’ll explore woodland trails and open…
May 30
Broad Ripple
On this driving tour, we will complete a shortened version of Crown Hill’s Self-Guided Racing Legends Tour and visit the graves…
Jun 6
Broad Ripple
Pump up your bicycle tires, grab a helmet, and get ready for the ride of your life. With more than 11,00…
Jun 10
Broad Ripple
On this tour, participants will learn about Hoosier artists and patrons of the arts whose histories share a connection between Crown…
