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Civil War and Chicago's Role: Rosehill Cemetery

Home Tours Civil War and Chicago's Role: Rosehill Cemetery

Hear the stories of the heroes, villains and ordinary citizens on this visit to Rosehill Cemetery. Learn about men who were instrumental in the nomination of Lincoln, discover the role of newspaper editors in this struggle and see how women contributed to the war effort.

Duration
2 Hours
Meet
5800 N. Ravenswood Ave., inside entrance gate

View the impressive monuments that reflect the fighting and politics of the time. A visit to Rosehill Cemetery is an opportunity to learn about the important role Chicago and Illinois played in the political and military battles of the Civil War.

This tour is the companion tour to Civil War to Civil Rights: Oak Woods Cemetery, but can be taken in any sequence.

Notes:
  • Advance reservations are required for this tour.
  • Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour. View the CAC's hours.

Photos From This Tour

Civil War Memorial. Photo by Mary Ellen Bleeden.
Grave of George Banks. Photo by David Wilson.
The Firefighters Monument. Photo by Ron Cogswell, licensed under CC BY 2.0
Self portrait statue by Leonard Volk. Licensed under CC BY 2.0

Upcoming Civil War and Chicago's Role: Rosehill Cemetery Tours

Scheduled departures for this tour will return next season. To be notified when tickets for our next tour season go on sale, email tickets@architecture.org.

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