1:00 PM-Maple Grove Cemetery Walking Tour
On this entirely outdoor walking tour, we will highlight the century-old mausoleums of Maple Grove Cemetery and tell the stories of some of the pioneers and early Wichita leaders who are laid to rest in this historic, 60-acre site. The walking tour will last about 1.5 hours and will tell the stories of an early pioneer and buffalo hunter, a stagecoach driver, a blacksmith, a Civil War soldier, and many others.
The walking tour lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, and you will walk the equivalent of about 8 city blocks. The tour begins at Maple Grove Cemetery, at 1000 N. Hillside, in front of the Maple Grove Abbey (the largest building in the cemetery.) Walking tour guests are asked to park in front of Maple Grove Abbey, on the east side of the lane. Out of respect for those buried here, we ask that no dogs participate in the walking tour.
You will receive an order confirmation by email and will be added to the reservation list on completion of your order. We do not mail out physical tickets.
Tours move at a leisurely pace, with short periods of standing at designated tour stops. Considerable walking, unpaved areas, and uneven ground may be expected. Sensible shoes are strongly encouraged. Because much of the walking on a cemetery tour is on unpaved, and sometimes uneven ground, those with limited mobility or balance issues may find it challenging. No restroom facilities are available on this entirely outdoor walking tour.
This tour is written and provided by the docents at Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House and is part of the Architectural Series.
