Graceland Cemetery: Women of Influence

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During Chicago’s period of growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, women played a hugely influential role by participating in the Underground Railroad, exhibiting the first Modern Art paintings, creating the juvenile justice system and even foiling a plot to kill President Lincoln. This tour celebrates the achievements of women in Chicago’s early history.

Duration
2 Hours
Price
$30 Public
$10 Basic Members
Free for Deco Members and above
Meet
Gate at the intersection of Greenwood Ave. at Clark St. Note: The main gate at Clark and Irving Park is closed due to construction. Parking is not allowed inside the cemetery.

The women you will learn about on this tour brought wealth and status, intelligence and energy, and a passion for ideas to build a better urban environment for all citizens. This tour also illustrates the influence of women on some of the city's most significant architecture, including buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe and H.H. Richardson.

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.
  • Street parking is available on Clark St. and Irving Park Rd. Parking not permitted inside the cemetery except on Cubs game days.
  • Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour. View the CAC's hours.
Please review the latest COVID-19 Safety Policies.

Photos From This Tour

Ruth Page's grave
Marion Mahony Griffin plaque
Gravestone of Katherine Dexter McCormick
Kate Warn grave
Grave of Juliette Kinzie
Dawn Clark Netsch gravestone

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