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

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.

Host or Publisher Afterlife Tours, Inc.