Name: Gypsies, Druids, & Anarchists, A Unique Walking Tour Forest Home Cemetery
Start: 2025-03-16T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-16T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Forest Home Cemetery

Gypsies, Druids, & Anarchists, A Unique Walking Tour Forest Home Cemetery

Join us for an adventure through Forest Home Cemetery to see the final resting place for gypsies, druids, anarchists, and more!
About this Event

Gypsies, Druids, & Anarchists, A Unique Walking Tour of Forest Home Cemetery

Join us for a unique experience as we explore the darker side of Forest Homes's history. This walking tour will take you on a journey to experience the history of death, burials, and epidemics that took place right here in Forest Park, IL.

Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind adventure that will leave you with a new perspective on Forest Home Cemetery. Grab your friends and family and get ready for a tour you won't soon forget!

Tour Highlights

Learn about the founders of Forest Home Cemetery and areas beyond.
Bring to light the secrets hidden within the Cemetery
Discover the story behind the Haymarket Bombing and the Martyrs involved.
Explore a family cemetery hidden in plain site!
Learn about the Gypsies, Druids, Odd Fellows, Anarchists and many others.
Find out the story behind the empty mausoleum.

The tour is accessible, however, it is about a 2-mile walk

Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.
Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the the office.
Parking: There is a parking area behind the cemetery office.

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA-compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable closed-toe footwear.
A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.
Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Afterlife Tours, Inc. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.
Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.