Upcoming Events

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.

Meet the Cave Hill Bee Team at Petersburg Park, as part of TreesLouisville’s TreeFest!

TreeFest is Louisville’s Arbor Day celebration, bringing the community together to explore the essential role trees play in our lives. This family-friendly event is packed with creative, engaging, and fun activities for all ages. For more information, visit treeslouisville.org/treefest.

Join us for a day of discovery and delight at the Birds & Bees of Cave Hill Cemetery! This special Earth Day celebration will be split into three parts:

🌿 Birding Session & Tour: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Start your morning with an expert-led birding tour through the peaceful grounds of Cave Hill, where you’ll spot a variety of native and migratory birds.

🍽️ Picnic Lunch & Meet the Staff: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Enjoy a complimentary picnic lunch and connect with Cave Hill staff to learn more about our conservation efforts and ongoing projects.

🐝 Beekeeping 101 with the Bee Team: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Wrap up the day by diving into the world of beekeeping with the Cave Hill Bee Team. This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basics of beekeeping and the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem.

Feel free to join us for all or part of the day - whatever fits your schedule! All activities are free, but registration is requested to help us plan for an unforgettable experience.

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.

Arbor Day is here! Learn about our spectacular tree collection and Level II Arboretum during this guided Tree ID walk with our arborists, Roger Martin and Greg Cushing. Roger and Greg will discuss some of the unique trees on property, teach you how to identify them, talk you through some of the maintenance processes we use, and offer tips on how to care for your own trees. Registration required.

For 364 days of the year, Cave Hill Cemetery does not permit dog owners to share the beauty of Cave Hill with their pets. However, on this ONE day only, responsible pet owners are invited to join us on a guided walk of the cemetery with their four-legged friends!

Bring your favorite canine companion along for a leisurely stroll led by Cave Hill staff. Learn about the cemetery, meet other pet lovers, and chat with local rescues before heading across the street to PG&J’s Dog Park Bar for an after-pawty with all your new buds!

🎟️ $10 per pup gets you treats for you and your dog, a stylish pet bandana, and free admission to PG&J’s after the walk. Proceeds benefit local rescues and cemetery preservation. Each dog MUST be registered to participate. Complete your form here.

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.

Mothers forever hold a special place in our hearts. Stop by Cave Hill Cemetery Sunday, May 11, for a long-stem rose on us. Roses may be picked up at either our Broadway or Grinstead gates, beginning at 8:00 am, while supplies last.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Save the Date! Join us for our 2nd Annual Cave Hill Fall Fest! This family-friendly festival celebrating the beauty of Fall is free and fun for all ages. Visit our partner booths, enjoy live music and nature crafts, photo ops, food trucks, and more!

Check back frequently for updates.

https://www.cavehillcemetery.com/events/fall-fest/

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.

Join Cave Hill Cemetery’s Lee Payne and the team from Raptor Rehab for an ‘Owl Prowl’!

This two-part program runs from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. The evening begins with a presentation from Raptor Rehab at the Episcopal Church of the Advent (901 Baxter Avenue- across from the Broadway entrance of the Cemetery), where you’ll learn about the owls that call Cave Hill home, the role birds of prey play in our ecosystem, and much more! After the presentation, be sure to grab your flashlight, as Lee Payne leads you through the Cemetery’s historic section in search of owls.

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.

Join Cave Hill Cemetery’s Lee Payne and the team from Raptor Rehab for an ‘Owl Prowl’!

This two-part program runs from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. The evening begins with a presentation from Raptor Rehab at the Episcopal Church of the Advent (901 Baxter Avenue- across from the Broadway entrance of the Cemetery), where you’ll learn about the owls that call Cave Hill home, the role birds of prey play in our ecosystem, and much more! After the presentation, be sure to grab your flashlight, as Lee Payne leads you through the Cemetery’s historic section in search of owls.

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.

Join Cave Hill Cemetery’s Lee Payne and the team from Raptor Rehab for an ‘Owl Prowl’!

This two-part program runs from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. The evening begins with a presentation from Raptor Rehab at the Episcopal Church of the Advent (901 Baxter Avenue- across from the Broadway entrance of the Cemetery), where you’ll learn about the owls that call Cave Hill home, the role birds of prey play in our ecosystem, and much more! After the presentation, be sure to grab your flashlight, as Lee Payne leads you through the Cemetery’s historic section in search of owls.

Details to come. Check back frequently for updates.