As Philadelphia celebrates America’s Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary), its thoughts turn to previous celebrations. “Come to the Fair” honors the men and women at Laurel Hill East and West who spearheaded the successful 1876 Centennial and the unsuccessful 1926 Sesquicentennial. These include Philadelphia’s foremost feminists; civic leaders; political bosses; architects; writers; and artists. This special, three-hour tour will include components in both Laurel Hill East (led by Tom Keels) and Laurel Hill West (led by Sarah Hamill).

This tour begins at Laurel Hill East and continues at Laurel Hill West. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation between sites. Directions will be provided.

Generously sponsored by Carol R. Yaster and William J. Levant, Esq.

Tour Guides: Tom Keels & Sarah Hamill

COST

• $20/General Admission (Ages 13 and up)
• $18/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID
• $15/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill
• $10/Youth (Ages 6-12)
• $2/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) **
• 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.

HALFWAY THROUGH, WE WILL ALL DRIVE TO…

Laurel Hill West‘s Conservatory (not the first building you see when you enter from Belmont Ave.).

• Click here for directions to Laurel Hill West.
• Laurel Hill West is located at 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 (GPS directions: 321 Belmont Avenue).
  • When you enter the cemetery through the main gates off of Belmont Avenue, you will pass the Funeral Home on your left and see white dashed lines. Follow the white dashed lines through the cemetery to the Conservatory.
  • NOTE FOR UBER/LYFT RIDERS: Have your driver go into the cemetery following the above directions — otherwise, you will have a 5 – 10-minute walk to the event location.
• Free parking is available outside the Conservatory.