Tours & Events

Crown Hill isn’t just a cemetery. It’s an Indiana landmark, an attraction people can appreciate all year round. The spring blooms are magical, the fall colors breathtaking, the winter landscape a wonder to behold.

For many years, the Crown Hill Heritage Foundation has provided tours, educational programs and special events for thousands of students, families and tourists who visit Crown Hill. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we must cancel all Public & Private Tours for the 2020 season, as well as our Music of the Night Concerts in October. Please check our calendar below to see if other events will be held before planning to attend. We hope that you will plan to join us in 2021 when we’re able to offer these wonderful programs and events again!

With support from Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities, we will be producing Virtual & Self-Guided Tours for you to enjoy. Please follow our YouTube Channel and check back for more information!

The cemetery is open for visitors! Please download our Visitor’s Guide/Map and our Exercise Maps. Our gates are open from 8 am to 8 pm daily through September, and from 8 am to 6 pm from October through April 1.

Public Tours Private Tours Tours & Events Calendar Self-Guided Tours

Events

Memorial Day
In following the recommendations of the local government, and in the interest of the safety of our visitors and employees during the Covid-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our tours and events through the beginning of June, including the public Memorial Day celebration. Because we can’t share this amazing event in person this year, we have produced a short patriotic video to celebrate and honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We’ve also produced five short videos on the history of our two National Cemeteries and their soldiers. They will be available at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Memorial Day, May 25. Click “Read More,” then on the thumbnail and links to view them.
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Monday, May 25
President Harrison’s Wreath-Laying Ceremony – Cancelled for 2020
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we must cancel President Harrison’s Wreath-Laying Ceremony for 2020. We hope that you will plan to join us in 2021 when we’re able to offer this wonderful event again!
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Saturday, Aug 15
Free

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Beyond the Badge 5K Run/Walk
The 19th Annual Beyond the Badge 5K Run/Walk and a 1.5-mile Family Stroll is a family-friendly fun event for public safety and civilian teams, individuals, and families. It raises funds for public safety scholarships and honors all public safety heroes. It gives those attending an opportunity to thank those who serve today and the heroes who have paid the ultimate price to protect us.
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Sunday, Sep 20
“Music of the Night” Concerts – Cancelled for 2020
We deeply regret that we must cancel our very popular Music of the Night concerts for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to seeing you back again in October 2021!
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Thursday, Oct 15 Friday, Oct 16 Saturday, Oct 17 Thursday, Oct 22 Friday, Oct 23 Saturday, Oct 24
$22 - $37

7 P.M. on Thursdays / 8 P.M. on Fridays and Saturdays
Turkey Trot 5K
Crown Hill is the place to be on Thanksgiving Morning! Join the hundreds of holiday runners and walkers participating in the 39th Annual Indianapolis Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk through historic Crown Hill Cemetery! There’s a good chance you’ll see a herd of deer as you enjoy the rolling hills and a trip to the top of the Crown!
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Thursday, Nov 26
$20 for Individuals and $50 for Families (parents & kids).

7:30am - Registration / 8:30am - 5K Run Start / 8:40am - 5K Walk Start / 9:45am- Awards