2017 Tour Schedule of Cave Hill Cemetery
Sponsored by
The Cave Hill Heritage Foundation
RSVP for tours by calling 502.451.5630
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NEW TOUR- Military Figures of Cave Hill Cemetery- American Revolution to WWII
Saturday, May 20
Saturday, October 14
Join Bryan Bush for a new Military History tour this year! Discover Veterans from the
Revolutionary War, Mexican-American War, Civil War and much more as Bryan takes you on a
journey through the military history within Cave Hill Cemetery. Individuals featured on this new
tour will include Major James Pope Price and Major Johnathon Taylor, and Norvin Green, just to
name a few.
Tour Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. / Tour Cost: $15 per person
RSVP by calling 502.451.5630
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Remarkable Women of Cave Hill Tour:
Sunday, May 14
Saturday, October 21
From Mildred and Patty Hill, composers of the “Happy Birthday” song, to Enid Yandell, famous
Louisville sculptor, to Henrietta Bingham, recently profiled by Louisville’s Emily Bingham in a
new book, we will tell the story of some of Cave Hill’s most influential women in this new tour
led by Steve Wiser, AIA.
Tour Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. / Tour cost: $15 per person.
RSVP by calling 502.451.5630
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Historical Walking Tour:
Saturday, April 22
Sunday, May 7
Sunday, September 10
Saturday, September 23
Sunday, October 29
Sunday, November 5
Enjoy a walking tour with Louisville historian, Steve Wiser, as he journeys through the historic
sections of Cave Hill Cemetery. We will feature the stories of the Satterwhite family, James
Guthrie, and many others that shaped the early history of the river city.
Tour Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. / Tour cost: $15 per person.
RSVP by calling 502.451.5630
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Twilight “Wagon” Tour:
Saturday April 22
Saturday May 13
Saturday June 10
Saturday September 9
Saturday, September 23
Saturday October 21
Saturday October 28
Enjoy a ride on our rustic hay wagon with Michael Higgs or Steve Wiser as we explore all 296acres of Cave Hill Cemetery. We will journey across the cemetery and tell the stories of those
from long ago and modern times that have made an indelible mark on Louisville history.
Tour Times: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; except October, which is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tour cost: $35 per person / Limited to 18 -20 people.
RSVP by calling 502.451.5630
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Civil War Historical Walking Tour:
Saturday June 3
Enjoy a stroll through Cave Hill Cemetery with Civil War historian Bryan Bush, author of
Resting in Peace: Civil War Leaders in Cave Hill Cemetery. Bryan will visit the graves of Nicola
Marschall, Joshua Speed, Andrew Cowan, and many others that played a part in the Civil War in
Louisville.
Tour Times: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. / Tour cost: $15 per person
RSVP by calling 502.451.5630
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“Evening” Civil War Wagon Tour:
Saturday, October 7
Enjoy a ride through Cave Hill Cemetery on our rustic hay wagon with Civil War historian Bryan
Bush, author of Resting in Peace: Civil War Leaders in Cave Hill Cemetery. Bryan will visit the
graves of Nicola Marschall, Joshua Speed, Andrew Cowan, and many others that played a part in
the Civil War in Louisville.
Tour time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. / Tour cost: $35 per person
RSVP by calling 502.451.5630
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“Art & Artists of Cave Hill”
Saturday, June 10
Sunday, October 1
Join Steve Wiser, AIA as he journeys through the cemetery pointing out the visual art that makes
Cave Hill unique, as well as the artists that are interred on the grounds.
Tour time: 1 - 3 p.m. / Tour cost: $15 per person
RSVP by calling 502.451.5630