Crown Hill Speaker Series
Crown Hill Foundation is excited to offer a new lineup of speakers and topics for 2026-2027. As we enter the fourth year of our speaker series, we will explore topics such as Vice President Hendricks, Quaker tombstone traditions, nature, and a special night with our Artists in Residence. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on this and all tours and events at Crown Hill!
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Sedges have more than Edges: The Incredible Life of These Grass-Like Plants
Sedges belong to a plant family distinct from grasses, and a key identifying feature is their triangular stems, often remembered by the phrase “sedges have edges.” Botanist and ecologist Nathanael Pilla will demonstrate how they are more than just their edges.
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Sedges belong to a plant family distinct from grasses, and a key identifying feature is their triangular stems, often remembered by the phrase “sedges have edges.” Botanist and ecologist Nathanael Pilla will demonstrate how they are more than just their edges.
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, November 12 Purchase Tickets-
$10
6:00-7:00 pm -
“Resting Place” Film Screening and Q&A with Crown Hill Foundation’s Artists’ in Residence
Step inside the historic Gothic Chapel for a very special screening of Resting Place, a documentary short by Crown Hill Foundation Artists in Residence Jessica Dunn and Michael Moskaliuk. The evening begins with the feature screening, followed by a live audience Q&A with the filmmakers, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration, creative process, and stories behind the film.
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Step inside the historic Gothic Chapel for a very special screening of Resting Place, a documentary short by Crown Hill Foundation Artists in Residence Jessica Dunn and Michael Moskaliuk. Blending time-lapse cinematography, animation, and original music, Resting Place reveals the beauty, history, and ever-changing landscape of one of Indianapolis’s most remarkable landmarks.
The evening begins with the feature screening, followed by a live audience Q&A with the filmmakers, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration, creative process, and stories behind the film. Whether you’re drawn to art, film, history, or the quiet beauty of Crown Hill, this one-night premiere offers a rare opportunity to experience Crown Hill Cemetery through an entirely new lens.
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, January 7 Purchase Tickets-
$10
6:00-7:00 pm -
The Quaker Way of Death
Quakers have always been a small and distinctive group, but they were among Indiana’s first settlers and have had a significant impact on the state’s history. One of their distinctive practices, at least before 1900, was how they approached death. This talk will look at Quaker attitudes toward funerals, graveyards, obituaries, and “a good death” generally.
More DetailsQuakers have always been a small and distinctive group, but they were among Indiana’s first settlers and have had a significant impact on the state’s history. One of their distinctive practices, at least before 1900, was how they approached death. This talk will look at Quaker attitudes toward funerals, graveyards, obituaries, and “a good death” generally.
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, March 11 Purchase Tickets-
$10
6:00-7:00 pm
