The Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund
Walking Tours

The Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund is pleased to offer two walking tours. The tours described below are offered in the summer, from August through the first week of November. Tours will be offered on alternating Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

Taking it With You

Taking it With You features Section 14 of The Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh’s most prestigious neighborhood. Situated on one of the highest hills of the cemetery, Section 14 is the permanent residence of the Heinz, Benedum, Frick, Mellon families, and other prominent citizens of the 19th and 20th centuries. The monuments of Section 14 feature examples of 19th century architecture, ironwork, stained glass, sculpture and landscape design of a quality hard to find in the living city. Taking It With You is an hour long and features biographical information as well as discussion of the monuments and landscape.

Angels and Obelisks

Angels and Obelisks explores the symbolism found in American memorial art and landscapes. The focus on symbolism allows for a discussion of the many different classes, cultures, and religions found among the 70,000 people who have made The Homewood Cemetery their final home. From a turn of the century Chinese cemetery to a forty-foot pyramid, Angels and Obelisks offers a unique opportunity to examine some of the most intriguing works of art in Pittsburgh.

Reservations

Reservations are required for both tours and can be made by calling The Homewood Cemetery at 412-421-1822. Admission to the tours is $5.00 per person payable at the cemetery. Proceeds benefit the preservation and educational efforts of The Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund. Both tours require significant walking on and off road. Neither tour is handicap accessible.

Questions about the tours and cemetery may be directed to The Homewood Cemetery at 412-421-1822. E-mail inquiries cannot be taken at this time.

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