Laurel Hill Cemetery: Historic Trees, Legendary Residents and Green Burials

Wednesday, November 19, 2:00-3:30 pm

New Courtland Senior Center/Germantown Home
6970 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia 19119 
(entrance to the auditorium is on W Sedgwick St. across from Acme parking lot)

Accessibility note: This site is wheelchair accessible.

Laurel Hill Cemetery, founded in 1836 by John Jay Smith, is home to many elaborate grave stones and a landscape arboretum along the banks of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Nancy Goldenberg, President & CEO of Laurel Hill Cemetery will speak about notable "residents" of Laurel Hill East and about green burials.  Aaron Greenberg, Arboretum Manager, will talk about its many significant trees and plantings.

 

No registration required. This program is free and open to all.