Civil War to Civil Rights at Oak Woods Cemetery

This large Victorian-era cemetery is the final resting place for prominent Chicagoans like Mayor Harold Washington and suffragette, activist and journalist Ida B. Wells, as well as other famous people, like Olympian Jesse Owens and Ebony publisher John Johnson. A towering monument marks the burial spot of several thousand Confederate soldiers who died while being held prisoner at Camp Douglas.

This tour is the companion tour to Civil War and Chicago's Role: Rosehill Cemetery, but can be taken in any sequence.

Notes:

• Advance reservations required.
• Your safety is our priority. The itinerary of this tour may be altered in accordance with health and safety policies and considerations.
• Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour. View the CAC's hours.