WHAT IS THE GRAVEDIGGERS' BALL?

The Gravediggers' Ball is the annual fundraiser of the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to preserve, interpret and promote the site for which it exists. 

Since its establishment in 1836, Laurel Hill Cemetery has been maintained as a free and fully accessible educational, environmental and recreational resource for both nearby communities and faraway visitors. It has served equally as a place of enjoyment for the living and one of peaceful rest for the dead for over 180 years. 

All proceeds from the Gravediggers' Ball directly support the ongoing public accessibility, preservation and interpretation of historic Laurel Hill Cemetery.

WHY SUPPORT LAUREL HILL CEMETERY?

Laurel Hill has the distinct honor of being the first cemetery in the United States to be designated a National Historic Landmark. It is the final resting place of over 75,000 people, including many notables who impacted the histories of our city and nation. The cemetery boasts stunning art and architecture and one-of-a-kind river vistas, while serving as a safe, green, park-like asset in the heart of its North Philadelphia community. In recent years, Laurel Hill has become an international leader in creative programming and adaptive reuses for historic cemeteries around the world.

Visit Laurel Hill Cemetery's website to learn more, or to view a full schedule of public programs.

EVENT COMMITTEE

Chairs:  Barbara K. and Wilson L. Smith
Members:  Maureen Austin | Elizabeth Smith Campana | Jody Canavan | Henry Disston, Jr.
Mickey Disston | Pete Hoskins | Stephanie Searles | Jon Sirlin, Esq. | Karen Sirlin | Carol R. Yaster

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