Crown Hill Speaker Series
The Crown Hill Speaker Series returns for the 2024-25 season. Beginning in November 2024, we will cover fascinating topics ranging from the city’s architecture and its tie to Crown Hill, to preparing for celebrity funerals, coffin hardware history, and how to establish your own rain garden. We will even host our first-ever intimate concert and storytelling inside the Gothic Chapel. You won’t want to miss these unique opportunities!
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Convenient & Beautiful: The Architecture of Those Buried in Crown Hill Cemetery
In the later 1800s and early 1900s, across Indiana, professionally trained architects were designing the landscape of our cities. Many of the most prolific architects have their final resting place in Indianapolis.
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In the later 1800s and early 1900s, across Indiana, professionally trained architects were designing the landscape of our cities. Many of the most prolific architects have their final resting place in Indianapolis. Hear about the work of one of them, Louis Gibson, from historian DeeDee Davis, as she weaves the tale of his life and designs. Then, learn about some of his neighbors and peers buried in Crown Hill Cemetery from Jeannie Regan-Dinius, Director of Historic Preservation, Crown Hill Foundation.
Tickets:
- $10 per person
- Must be purchased in advance online
- NO tickets will be sold at the gate
Location: Gothic Chapel (enter the 34th Street Gate, 3402 Boulevard Place)
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Less DetailsThursday, December 5-
$10
6:00 p.m.
