Historical Tours of Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City provide a fascinating window into our region’s past!

No reservations are required, but please arrive by 3:45 pm for check-in and to sign the liability waiver. $15/person, with all proceeds going to the Traverse Area Historical Society.

Cemetery walking tours meet at the main entrance of Oakwood Cemetery off of Eighth Street, directly across from the intersection of Fair Street and Eighth Street. The tour will start and finish at this location. Parking is available on either side of the entrance, up against the hedge.

Please note: This walking tour covers a distance of approximately 1.5 miles, and takes us over uneven surfaces over a course of 2 hours, so, please consider if this tour is appropriate for your mobility and stamina capabilities. Additionally, while kid-friendly, some children have difficulty staying interested for the duration. You are the best judge of the appropriateness of this tour for the children in your lives.

In case of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page to see if the event has been canceled. We do our best to have any cancellation notice posted at least 1 hour prior to the tour.