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Sunset over the City of the Dead. #laurelhillcemetery

Famed poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once noted that “He spake well who said that graves are the footprints of angels.” Laurel Hill is filled not only with the symbolic footprints of these heavenly beings, but with their images as well. Saturday's winter walking tour will feature some of our most beautiful depictions of angels. 12/1 at 1pm. #laurelhillcemetery #stoneangel #storiesinstone

Pictured is one of our staff members delicately cleaning a family monument. That dark spot in the middle is what the majority of the stone looked liked before he started. What a difference a little cleaning makes! Help us do more of this important work by donating to our Annual Fund. #laurelhillcemetery

Did you know we have a Graveyard Gift Shop? Find the perfect offering for your favorite taphophile (or yourself) and save 25% using the code CYBERWEEKEND. Code is valid 'til the stroke of midnight. ☠🎁🖤🕸

Sarah Josepha Hale petitioned five U.S presidents to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. Finally, it was Lincoln who listened to her and declared the holiday in 1863. In addition to being known as the “Mother of Thanksgiving” she was an established editor, crusader for women's medical education and author of “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” Read more about her story on our latest blog post: laurelhillcemetery.blog. #laurelhillcemetery #thanksgiving #sarahhale #visitphilly #discoverphl

Enjoying the first snow of the season. ❄ #laurelhillcemetery #snowangel

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