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Spirits of the Silent City - Dead Reckoning!

Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum*

2405 W Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215 (directions)

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2024 Dates & Times

October 11-12, 18-19

6 pm - 9:30 pm

About

Embark on an exclusive, after-hours journey through beautiful and historic Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum with our immersive event, "Spirits of the Silent City:Dead Reckoning." As darkness falls, experience the stories of Milwaukee's past through the eyes of those who walk these paths for externity.

Guided by new spirits of the past along a new route, you will encounter residents with stories to tell, all set against the backdrop of Milwaukee's rich history. The moonlit pathways and whispers of the past create an eerie atmosphere. Professional actors and lighting make this an unforgettable adventure.

70 minute tours leave every 15 minutes. Prepare for uneven terrain and darkness.

***NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS PASSED.***

Price

$40-$50

Discounts

Go late and save! $10 off tours past 8:30 pm

Contact

414-645-2632

Email

Location

Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum*

2405 W Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215

42.998600 / -87.940830

Enter at the Lincoln Avenue entrance located on Forest Home and Lincoln.

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Last Updated

Oct. 21, 2024, 1:51 p.m.

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