Mounds View Public Schools Community Education

Meet expert tour guide and speaker, Doug Ohman to explore the fascinating world of cemeteries in Minneapolis. Visit the earliest burial grounds in the area to the most current cemetery practices. Cemeteries are the last visible vestiges of our past and hold our history. They are Clues to the stories worthy of remembering by honoring those who have gone on before. Lunch will be included at Patrick’s Bakery and Café at Bachman’s.

Click here to check out Doug's PBS Special - LANDMARKS: Cemeteries of Minnesota 

Level 2: Moderate

• Expectations: This tour requires moderate physical activity. Participants should expect a moderate amount of walking. There will be time to rest between activities. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing, for example on walking tours, sightseeing stops, etc.
  Appropriate for: Most participants beginning with those who are moderately fit, lead semi-active lives, are comfortable participating in long days of activities and expect some moderate physical activity
• Apparel: Wear appropriate footwear for unpaved grassy areas of graveyards.