Join Us for a Tour
Beautiful scenery. Legendary tales. Open to all.
In summer, Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum offers a variety of tours to the public. From bicycle tours to art and symbolism to stories of notable women, there are many to choose from based on your interest. Space is limited. We encourage you to reserve your spot in advance.
Upcoming Public Tours & Events
Advanced registration is required, as space is limited.
Volunteer opportunity: Chapel repotting project
Get your hands in the dirt this Earth Day with this indoor project - and get a unique look at our historic chapel!
Volunteer opportunity: Place flags on veterans' graves
Help us honor our heroes by placing flags at the graves of military veterans who have served from the War of 1812 to the present
Walking tour: Smokers, Drinkers and Troublemakers
Meet some of Forest Home Cemetery's most colorful residents!
Walking tour: Pioneering Spirits – Celebrating Women of the 1800s
Meet the women who made significant contributions in various fields, challenging societal norms and advocating for women's rights
Volunteer opportunity: Place flags on veterans' graves
Help us honor our heroes by placing flags at the graves of military veterans who have served from the War of 1812 to the present
Walking tour: Milwaukee's Memorable Mothers
Reflect on the resilience, determination, and indomitable spirit that fueled the achievements Milwaukee's remarkable women
Volunteer opportunity: Place flags on veterans' graves
Help us honor our heroes by placing flags at the graves of military veterans who have served from the War of 1812 to the present
Volunteer opportunity: Public planting day
Help us make Forest Home Cemetery beautiful before Memorial Day!
Volunteer opportunity: Monument cleaning
Learn to safely clean and restore historic monuments at Forest Home Cemetery
Volunteer opportunity: Place flags on veterans' graves
Help us honor our heroes by placing flags at the graves of military veterans who have served from the War of 1812 to the present
Volunteer opportunity: Place flags on veterans' graves
Help us honor our heroes by placing flags at the graves of military veterans who have served from the War of 1812 to the present
Birding event: Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society
Come on a bird walk through our historic cemetery with Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society. It's free - for all levels of bird enthusiasts!
Walking tour: Hidden Narratives - Tales of the Uncelebrated
Learn the captivating stories of individuals who, though not famous, have left an indelible mark on the city's history
Volunteer opportunity: Pick up flags from veterans' graves
Please help pick up the thousands of flags after 4th of July
Trailblazers & Tombstones - Women of Milwaukee and their political legacy
Get ready to explore the untold stories of some of the courageous pioneers and legendary figures buried at Forest Home Cemetery
Guardians of the Green - Milwaukee’s Naturalists and Conservationists
Explore the treasured legacies of the environmental stewards who envisioned Milwaukee's parks, gardens and green spaces
Walking tour: Silent Legacies – Honoring Milwaukee's Extraordinary Women
Meet the remarkable women buried at Forest Home Cemetery
Walking tour: Greenwood Cemetery, presented by Forest Home Cemetery
New tour of Greenwood Cemetery, Milwaukee's oldest operating Jewish cemetery, located adjacent to, and administered by, Forest Home Cemetery
Book a guided tour or be your own guide
Private tours
Want a deeper understanding of an event in Milwaukee’s history or a specific topic? Book a private tour with one of our experts throughout the year.
Book a tourSelf-guided tours
We’ve developed a guide for you to visit Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum at your leisure. Check out the interactive map and start exploring.
Learn MoreWe’re always looking for volunteers!
Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum needs committed volunteers to lead tours, staff special events and work in the gardens. Come learn the cemetery’s rich history and share with others.