Upcoming Events

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Cave Hill Cemetery is home to many famous sports figures. From basketball to horse racing, and everything in between, this tour culminates at the resting place of one of the most renowned athletes of all time.

Celebrate Earth Day with us! Enjoy a leisurely 2-mile hike with Horticulture & Landscape Manager, Sarah Schaffner, as she guides you through the Cemetery. You’ll learn about special plants at Cave Hill and pick up some useful gardening tips during your tour! At the end of your visit, one lucky winner will be given a perennial to use in their own landscape. Registration is required.

Have you ever wondered what the honey harvest process looks like? Join our Bee Team for this speed-dating-style event, where you’ll learn about the process of beekeeping from start to finish. Dive into swarm catching, inspection, and extraction, and even get a chance to try on a bee suit! The fun begins at 1:00 pm. Registration is required.

Counless studies have been done on the healing power of the outdoors. During our Lunch & Learn: Healing Through Nature, certified Social Worker and Grief Counselor, Melanie Salsbury, will walk us through these healing properties, how we can harness them, and what we can do to continue navigating the tricky waters of grief. We’ll also discuss Cave Hill’s Grief Support Program, “Walking Through Grief”, and how it might benefit you, or someone you love, who is grieving. Following lunch, you’ll be able to get a taste of the program, with the option to go on a guided walk with Melanie. Registration is required so we know how many lunches to order.

If you follow us on social media, you know all about our resident wildlife expert, Lee Payne! Join Lee for a two-hour tour doing what he loves most - birding and sharing his experiences with you! Explore the grounds, hunt for unique species, and learn some fun facts about the birds you encounter along the way. Two sessions are available; registration is required.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Arbor Day is here! Learn about our spectacular tree collection and Level II Arboretum during this guided Tree ID walk with our arborists, Roger Martin and Greg Cushing. Roger and Greg will discuss some of the unique trees on property, teach you how to identify them, talk you through some of the maintenance processes we use, and offer tips on how to care for your own trees. Two sessions are available. Registration required.

In the late 19th and early 20th century there was a group of women living in Louisville who were absolutely fabulous, yet little is known of them. They were pioneers and visionaries in the areas of painting, sculpture, fiction, poetry, music, and journalism. They were the leaders in practically every social advance in Louisville, including reforms in civil rights, suffragism, early childhood education, juvenile delinquency, and education for women. These are their stories.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Mothers forever hold a special place in our hearts. Stop by Cave Hill Cemetery Sunday, May 12, for a long-stem rose on us. Roses may be picked up at either our Broadway or Grinstead gates, beginning at 8:00 am, while supplies last.

Join us as we celebrate our friends at the Filson Historical Society! Turning 140 this year, the Filson will be hosting a family-friendly celebration in Old Louisville. The Cave Hill Heritage Foundation and the Cave Hill Bee Team will both have booths, discussing the history and horticulture of Cave Hill.

Bring the family for a day of exciting activities, engaging exhibits, and fascinating tales from the past. Enjoy live music from The Louisville Leopards and Appalatin, Kona Ice, story time with StageOne, vintage fire truck rides, bubbles, balloon animals, face painting, photo oppor­tunities, and fun giveaways. The historic Ferguson Mansion and Filson exhibits will be open for guided tours, as well.

Veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, and other engagements rest within the walls of Cave Hill Cemetery in private family lots. Explore the cemetery grounds as we recognize military service members buried here, from World War II all the way back to the American Revolutionary War.

Details to come. Check back frequently for updates.

Learn about the life of Louisiville “It Girl” and preeminent Southern Belle, Sallie Ward, during this lecture from Dr. Randolph P. Runyon (Miami (Ohio) University). The lecture will be held at the Church of the Advent Parish Hall , ollowed by a walking tour to the Ward family lot.

Parking will be available behind Louisville Magazine offices.

Details to come. Check back frequently for updates.

Did you know that Cave Hill Cemetery is Louisville’s only arboretum? With over 600 species of plants and trees, many at the peak of their maturity, the Cemetery is a shining example of horticulture. Come explore the unique landscape with Cave Hill Cemetery Horticulture Manager Sarah Schaffner and Head Arborist Roger Martin as you take a behind the scenes look at what goes into maintaining the landscape.

Veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, and other engagements rest within the walls of Cave Hill Cemetery in private family lots. Explore the cemetery grounds as we recognize military service members buried here, from World War II all the way back to the American Revolutionary War.

Historian and Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site Park Manager Bryan Bush will explore the connections between Cave Hill Cemetery, Perryville Battlefield and the Civil War in this unique twilight wagon tour.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Louisville has a rich history of successful and flamboyant lawyers, esteemed jurists, and unique elected officials. This tour visits final resting places of a representative sampling, from the 19th century up to modern times - including city founding fathers, famous criminal trials, local business titans, and hard-fought elections.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

In the 1800’s and early 1900’s, Louisville writers won national and international literary acclaim in all genres of writing, from poetry, to journalism, to prose, to young adult literature. Learn about the Author’s Club of Louisville, a group of remarkable women writers who published scores of magazine stories and over 70 books, many of which became national and international best-sellers and were made into successful movies.

Calling all photographers, hobbyists, and creatives: mark your calendars for our annual Cave Hill Photography Contest!

13 lucky winners (12 months and a cover) will have their artwork featured in our 2025 Cave Hill calendar, which will be produced in August 2024 and ready for distribution in October 2024. Entry for the Photo Contest is FREE and open to anyone who has visited Cave Hill in the previous year. Deadline for submissions is July 1, 2024. For more information visit www.cavehillcemetery.com/photo-contest

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

In the late 19th and early 20th century there was a group of women living in Louisville who were absolutely fabulous, yet little is known of them. They were pioneers and visionaries in the areas of painting, sculpture, fiction, poetry, music, and journalism. They were the leaders in practically every social advance in Louisville, including reforms in civil rights, suffragism, early childhood education, juvenile delinquency, and education for women. These are their stories.

Louisville has a rich history of successful and flamboyant lawyers, esteemed jurists, and unique elected officials. This tour visits final resting places of a representative sampling, from the 19th century up to modern times - including city founding fathers, famous criminal trials, local business titans, and hard-fought elections.

Cave Hill Cemetery is home to many famous sports figures. From basketball to horse racing, and everything in between, this tour culminates at the resting place of one of the most renowned athletes of all time.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Victorian-era Rural garden-style cemeteries challenged the way we approach death from overcrowded burial grounds to a romanticized view of the afterlife. Landscaped grounds and beautiful marble statues were designed to help further the Victorian pursuit of self-directed learning. For many 19th century Americans, the monuments found in a garden cemetery were their first and perhaps only exposure to sculptural artwork.

The late 20th century brought the reintroduction of sculptural artwork to cemeteries in the form of bronze sculptures and other sculptural works. Join us on an exploration of the monumental artwork of the “newer” section of Cave Hill Cemetery.

Cave Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of many people who influenced the development and growth of distilled spirits in the 19th century and beyond. Explore the heritage of the bourbon distilling industry and pay homage to Kentucky distillers - Julius “Pappy” Van Winkle, George Gavin Brown, Dr. William Forrester, and others on this “truly Kentucky” tour.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, and other engagements rest within the walls of Cave Hill Cemetery in private family lots. Explore the cemetery grounds as we recognize military service members buried here, from World War II all the way back to the American Revolutionary War.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

In the late 19th and early 20th century there was a group of women living in Louisville who were absolutely fabulous, yet little is known of them. They were pioneers and visionaries in the areas of painting, sculpture, fiction, poetry, music, and journalism. They were the leaders in practically every social advance in Louisville, including reforms in civil rights, suffragism, early childhood education, juvenile delinquency, and education for women. These are their stories.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Cave Hill Cemetery is home to many famous sports figures. From basketball to horse racing, and everything in between, this tour culminates at the resting place of one of the most renowned athletes of all time.

Cave Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of many people who influenced the development and growth of distilled spirits in the 19th century and beyond. Explore the heritage of the bourbon distilling industry and pay homage to Kentucky distillers - Julius “Pappy” Van Winkle, George Gavin Brown, Dr. William Forrester, and others on this “truly Kentucky” tour.

Have you ever wondered what the honey harvest process looks like? Join our Bee Team for this speed-dating-style event, where you’ll learn about the process of beekeeping from start to finish. Dive into swarm catching, inspection, and extraction, and even get a chance to try on a bee suit! The fun begins at 1:00 pm. Registration is required.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Explore the hidden meanings of cemetery memorials during our Interpreting Cemetery Symbolism tour. Learn about common iconography and some of the more unique presentations that give you tremendous insight into a person’s life, passions, and general family history.

In the late 19th and early 20th century there was a group of women living in Louisville who were absolutely fabulous, yet little is known of them. They were pioneers and visionaries in the areas of painting, sculpture, fiction, poetry, music, and journalism. They were the leaders in practically every social advance in Louisville, including reforms in civil rights, suffragism, early childhood education, juvenile delinquency, and education for women. These are their stories.

Details to come. Check back frequently for updates.

Cave Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of many people who influenced the development and growth of distilled spirits in the 19th century and beyond. Explore the heritage of the bourbon distilling industry and pay homage to Kentucky distillers - Julius “Pappy” Van Winkle, George Gavin Brown, Dr. William Forrester, and others on this “truly Kentucky” tour.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Historian and Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site Park Manager Bryan Bush will explore the connections between Cave Hill Cemetery, Perryville Battlefield and the Civil War in this unique twilight wagon tour.

In the 1800’s and early 1900’s, Louisville writers won national and international literary acclaim in all genres of writing, from poetry, to journalism, to prose, to young adult literature. Learn about the Author’s Club of Louisville, a group of remarkable women writers who published scores of magazine stories and over 70 books, many of which became national and international best-sellers and were made into successful movies.

Cave Hill Cemetery is home to many famous sports figures. From basketball to horse racing, and everything in between, this tour culminates at the resting place of one of the most renowned athletes of all time.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Join us for this fascinating lecture on early Horseracing Figures of Jefferson County with Dr. Jim Claypool (Northern Kentucky University). Lecture will be held at the Church of the Advent Parish Hall, followed by a short walking tour of the cemetery. Parking will be available behind Louisville Magazine offices.

Veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, and other engagements rest within the walls of Cave Hill Cemetery in private family lots. Explore the cemetery grounds as we recognize military service members buried here, from World War II all the way back to the American Revolutionary War.

Save the Date! Join us for a family-friendly festival celebrating the beauty and benefits of our stunning Level II Accredited Arboretum, and the critters who call it home! Learn something new at one of our partner booths, enjoy music and nature crafts, photo ops, food trucks, and more!

Check back frequently for updates.

Cave Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of many people who influenced the development and growth of distilled spirits in the 19th century and beyond. Explore the heritage of the bourbon distilling industry and pay homage to Kentucky distillers - Julius “Pappy” Van Winkle, George Gavin Brown, Dr. William Forrester, and others on this “truly Kentucky” tour.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

In the late 19th and early 20th century there was a group of women living in Louisville who were absolutely fabulous, yet little is known of them. They were pioneers and visionaries in the areas of painting, sculpture, fiction, poetry, music, and journalism. They were the leaders in practically every social advance in Louisville, including reforms in civil rights, suffragism, early childhood education, juvenile delinquency, and education for women. These are their stories.

Did you know that Cave Hill Cemetery is Louisville’s only arboretum? With over 600 species of plants and trees, many at the peak of their maturity, the Cemetery is a shining example of horticulture. Come explore the unique landscape with Cave Hill Cemetery Horticulture Manager Sarah Schaffner and Head Arborist Roger Martin as you take a behind the scenes look at what goes into maintaining the landscape.

Explore the hidden meanings of cemetery memorials during our Interpreting Cemetery Symbolism tour. Learn about common iconography and some of the more unique presentations that give you tremendous insight into a person’s life, passions, and general family history.

Join us for a lecture on historic cemetery design led by Dr. Keith Eggener (University of Oregon) and author of the landscape architecture textbook “Cemeteries”. Lecture will be held in the Church of the Advent Parish Hall, followed by a walk in Cave Hill Cemetery. Parking will be available behind Louisville Magazine offices.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.

The design of a Victorian rural garden cemetery, like Cave Hill, is dependent on the horticultural vision of a landscape architect working in tandem with a civil engineer to hardscape the cemetery. This duo is charged with laying out the roadways, water features, and sections to optimize the characteristics of the natural setting. English-born civil engineer Benjamin Grove designed over 47 cemeteries in the Ohio Valley. In 1853, he designed Cave Hill Cemetery’s first true marketing piece - a map of the Cemetery surrounded by drawings of monuments and mausoleums of leading families of the time. Join Docent Nonnie Riney and discover whose burial locations were selected and what these monuments and mausoleums look like today.

Details to come. Check back frequently for updates.

In the 1800’s and early 1900’s, Louisville writers won national and international literary acclaim in all genres of writing, from poetry, to journalism, to prose, to young adult literature. Learn about the Author’s Club of Louisville, a group of remarkable women writers who published scores of magazine stories and over 70 books, many of which became national and international best-sellers and were made into successful movies.

Enjoy a journey through the older sections of Cave Hill Cemetery, from the cemetery’s founding in 1848 to the early 1900s when the cemetery expanded. The story of Louisville’s early history lies with the legacy of the families interred in Cave Hill.