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Some of the most prolific change in society can be attributed to the leadership of women. Contributions of these wonderful leaders range widely- from education, to suffrage-related causes, writing, and much more! As a matter of fact, much of the change brought about by the women in Cave Hill Cemetery impact us tremendously today. We invite you to come learn about these leaders in society during a walking tour with docent, Gwen Rogers.

As one of the preeminent Rural Garden Cemeteries in the United States, Cave Hill Cemetery is Louisville’s only arboretum. With over 600 species of plants and trees, many at the peak of their maturity, the Cemetery is a shining example of horticulture. Come explore these unique trees and plants with Cave Hill Cemetery Horticulture Manager Sarah Schaffner and Head Arborist Roger Martin as you take a behind the scenes look at what goes into maintaining the landscape.

The conceptual design of Victorian-era Rural garden-style Cemetery moved death from overcrowded burial grounds to a romanticized Victorian view of death, with landscaped grounds and beautiful marble statues which helped further the Victorian pursuit of self-directed learning. For many 19th century Americans the monuments found in a garden cemetery were their first and perhaps only exposure to sculptural artwork.

Enjoy a walking tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Enjoy a walking tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Cave Hill is the final resting place for numerous nationally and even internationally known sports figures. This tour covers the gamut, including baseball, basketball, football, boxing, horse racing, and others. It ends at the grave of indisputably the most famous, and arguably the greatest, athlete of all time.

In the 1800’s to the early 1900’s, Louisville writers won national and international literary acclaim in all genres of writing, from poetry, to journalism, to prose, to young adult literature. Resting on the grounds of Cave Hill Cemetery are George Keats, Madison Cawein, who known as the “John Keats of Kentucky”, Alice (Hegan) and Cale Young Rice, George Madden Martin, Margaret Steele Anderson, Henry Watterson, George D. Prentice, and many, many others. Learn about the Author’s Club of Louisville, a group of remarkable women writers who published scores of magazine stories and over 70 books, many of which became national and international best-sellers and were made into successful movies.

Enjoy a walking or golf cart tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Louisville has a rich history of successful and flamboyant lawyers, esteemed jurists, and unique elected officials. Most are interred here at Cave Hill. This tour visits final resting laces of a representative sampling, from the 19th century up to modern times- including discussions of city founding fathers, famous criminal trials, local business titans, and hard-fought elections.

Enjoy a golf cart tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, and other engagements rest within the walls of Cave Hill Cemetery in private family lots. Explore the cemetery grounds as we recognize all of the military service members buried here from World War II all the way back to the American Revolutionary War.

Enjoy a golf cart tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Louisville has a rich history of successful and flamboyant lawyers, esteemed jurists, and unique elected officials. Most are interred here at Cave Hill. This tour visits final resting laces of a representative sampling, from the 19th century up to modern times- including discussions of city founding fathers, famous criminal trials, local business titans, and hard-fought elections.

Enjoy a golf cart tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Come and explore those who played a part in the Civil War that are at rest in Cave Hill Cemetery. Led by Military History enthusist, Mark Bosler.

In the 1800’s to the early 1900’s, Louisville writers won national and international literary acclaim in all genres of writing, from poetry, to journalism, to prose, to young adult literature. Resting on the grounds of Cave Hill Cemetery are George Keats, Madison Cawein, who known as the “John Keats of Kentucky”, Alice (Hegan) and Cale Young Rice, George Madden Martin, Margaret Steele Anderson, Henry Watterson, George D. Prentice, and many, many others. Learn about the Author’s Club of Louisville, a group of remarkable women writers who published scores of magazine stories and over 70 books, many of which became national and international best-sellers and were made into successful movies.

Cave Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of many people who influenced the development and growth of distilled spirits in the 19th Century and beyond. Explore the heritage that is the foundation of the bourbon distilling industry today.

Veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, and other engagements rest within the walls of Cave Hill Cemetery in private family lots. Explore the cemetery grounds as we recognize all of the military service members buried here from World War II all the way back to the American Revolutionary War.

Explore the symbols and shapes of cemetery monuments in this new tour. Learn about commonly used iconography and some of the more unique presentations that give you tremendous insight into a person’s life, their likes, and general family history.

Calling all photographers, hobbyists, and creatives: mark your calendars for our annual Cave Hill Photography Contest!

13 lucky winners (12 months and a cover) will have their artwork featured in our 2026 Cave Hill calendar, which will be announced LIVE at Cave Hill Fall Fest on Saturday, October 4th! Entry for the Photo Contest is FREE and open to anyone who has visited Cave Hill in the previous year. Deadline for submissions is August 1, 2025. For more information visit cavehillcemetery.com/photo-contest.

Some of the most prolific change in society can be attributed to the leadership of women. Contributions of these wonderful leaders range widely- from education, to suffrage-related causes, writing, and much more! As a matter of fact, much of the change brought about by the women in Cave Hill Cemetery impact us tremendously today. We invite you to come learn about these leaders in society during a walking tour with docent, Gwen Rogers.

The conceptual design of Victorian-era Rural garden-style Cemetery moved death from overcrowded burial grounds to a romanticized Victorian view of death, with landscaped grounds and beautiful marble statues which helped further the Victorian pursuit of self-directed learning. For many 19th century Americans the monuments found in a garden cemetery were their first and perhaps only exposure to sculptural artwork.

Veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, and other engagements rest within the walls of Cave Hill Cemetery in private family lots. Explore the cemetery grounds as we recognize all of the military service members buried here from World War II all the way back to the American Revolutionary War.

Cave Hill is the final resting place for numerous nationally and even internationally known sports figures. This tour covers the gamut, including baseball, basketball, football, boxing, horse racing, and others. It ends at the grave of indisputably the most famous, and arguably the greatest, athlete of all time.

Enjoy a walking tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Cave Hill is the final resting place for numerous nationally and even internationally known sports figures. This tour covers the gamut, including baseball, basketball, football, boxing, horse racing, and others. It ends at the grave of indisputably the most famous, and arguably the greatest, athlete of all time.

Come and learn all about of the different choirs and hierarchy of angles and their different roles in monument art. Our docent, Nonnie Riney, will talk through the history of angels and highlight the numerous roles they could have, and how that is shown in the statuary here at Cave Hill Cemetery.

Cave Hill is the final resting place for numerous nationally and even internationally known sports figures. This tour covers the gamut, including baseball, basketball, football, boxing, horse racing, and others. It ends at the grave of indisputably the most famous, and arguably the greatest, athlete of all time.

Cave Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of many people who influenced the development and growth of distilled spirits in the 19th Century and beyond. Explore the heritage that is the foundation of the bourbon distilling industry today.

As one of the preeminent Rural Garden Cemeteries in the United States, Cave Hill Cemetery is Louisville’s only arboretum. With over 600 species of plants and trees, many at the peak of their maturity, the Cemetery is a shining example of horticulture. Come explore these unique trees and plants with Cave Hill Cemetery Horticulture Manager Sarah Schaffner and Head Arborist Roger Martin as you take a behind the scenes look at what goes into maintaining the landscape.

Enjoy a walking tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, and other engagements rest within the walls of Cave Hill Cemetery in private family lots. Explore the cemetery grounds as we recognize all of the military service members buried here from World War II all the way back to the American Revolutionary War.

Come and learn all about of the different choirs and hierarchy of angles and their different roles in monument art. Our docent, Nonnie Riney, will talk through the history of angels and highlight the numerous roles they could have, and how that is shown in the statuary here at Cave Hill Cemetery.

Enjoy a walking tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Enjoy a walking or golf cart tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Enjoy a walking tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Come and explore those who played a part in the Civil War that are at rest in Cave Hill Cemetery. Led by Military History enthusist, Mark Bosler.

As one of the preeminent Rural Garden Cemeteries in the United States, Cave Hill Cemetery is Louisville’s only arboretum. With over 600 species of plants and trees, many at the peak of their maturity, the Cemetery is a shining example of horticulture. Come explore these unique trees and plants with Cave Hill Cemetery Horticulture Manager Sarah Schaffner and Head Arborist Roger Martin as you take a behind the scenes look at what goes into maintaining the landscape.

Explore the symbols and shapes of cemetery monuments in this new tour. Learn about commonly used iconography and some of the more unique presentations that give you tremendous insight into a person’s life, their likes, and general family history.

Enjoy a walking tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Enjoy a golf cart tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Explore the symbols and shapes of cemetery monuments in this new tour. Learn about commonly used iconography and some of the more unique presentations that give you tremendous insight into a person’s life, their likes, and general family history.

As one of the preeminent Rural Garden Cemeteries in the United States, Cave Hill Cemetery is Louisville’s only arboretum. With over 600 species of plants and trees, many at the peak of their maturity, the Cemetery is a shining example of horticulture. Come explore these unique trees and plants with Cave Hill Cemetery Horticulture Manager Sarah Schaffner and Head Arborist Roger Martin as you take a behind the scenes look at what goes into maintaining the landscape.

Enjoy a walking tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Enjoy a golf cart tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Details to come. Check back frequently for updates.

Veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, and other engagements rest within the walls of Cave Hill Cemetery in private family lots. Explore the cemetery grounds as we recognize all of the military service members buried here from World War II all the way back to the American Revolutionary War.

Enjoy a walking tour with our docents as they journeys through the historic sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded to the northeast cemetery property. 2025 is the 177th anniversary of our lovely Victorian-era garden-style Cemetery. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Cave Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of many people who influenced the development and growth of distilled spirits in the 19th Century and beyond. Explore the heritage that is the foundation of the bourbon distilling industry today.

Details to come. Check back frequently for updates.