April 1865 was one of the most  remarkable and transformative months in United States history. In that month, the headlines were about…

• The final Union attack that broke the Confederate lines at Petersburg, allowing the capture of Richmond.
• The Union victory at the Battle of Saylor’s Creek, which sealed the fate of Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia.
• The Confederate surrender at Appomattox.
• Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.
• The investigation & manhunt for John Wilkes Booth.
• Abraham Lincoln’s funeral, which stopped at Independence Hall, Philadelphia.

160 years after these events took place, meet the Laurel Hill East residents who were connected to each of these unprecedented events!

Tour Guide: Russ Dodge

COST

• $17/General Admission (Ages 13 and up)
• $15/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID
• $12/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill
• $8.50/Youth (Ages 6-12)
• $1.90/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) ** SOLD OUT
• Free/Ages 5 and under

** Access Card + Valid Photo I.D. must be presented at check-in.

Please note – youth and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Advanced ticket purchases are strongly encouraged!

DIRECTIONS

This tour departs from Laurel Hill East’s Gatehouse entrance at 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132. Information on directions, parking, and visiting guidelines are linked here to better plan your visit.