Fairmount Cemetery Walking Tour - Tales Tombstones Tell
Saturday, September 19th · 9:00am
Every gravestone has a story... if you know how to read it.
Ever wonder about the hidden meanings behind angels, broken columns, clasped hands, ivy, and other mysterious symbols carved into beautiful Victorian headstones?
Join us on this special 2ndSummit guided walk through Denver's historic Fairmount Cemetery. Tales Tombstones Tell is rooted in history, art, and cultural traditions. The program was developed after volunteer guide Sue Small spent years researching funerary iconography and Victorian symbolism, creating a tour that helps visitors decode the stories carved into the stone.
Along the way, you'll uncover the lives of Colorado pioneers, civic leaders, and everyday citizens whose stories helped shape our state. It's part history, part art, and full of surprising discoveries that will forever change the way you look at cemeteries!
After the tour, 2ndSummit will host an on-site picnic so we can kickback and discuss everything we learned!
2nd Summit Difference
- Hosted: The full 2nd Summit Experience.
$25.00 per person
Fairmount Cemetery
430 S Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80247
Good to Know
Event Duration
2
hrs
Fitness Level Needed
Low
Additional Information
- What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Distance: An easy walking route on paved and gravel roads.
Before you Arrive
Meeting place: Ivy Chapel at Fairmount Cemetery. Park in the visitor's parking lot off of Quebec, just south of Alameda Avenue.
Directions:
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