Green Mount Cemetery welcomes visitors. Maps and other materials can be obtained at the Cemetery Office which is located on the right hand side of the Entrance Gate. Donations for these materials are appreciated. All visitors are asked to sign in at the office. |
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| Visitors are encouraged to set their own pace on a self-guided walking or driving tour. Featuring more than seventy-five of the most visited gravesites; the tour provides an intriguing look into the history of Baltimore. |
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| Those seeking a guided tour can reserve a place on a tour led by historian Wayne Schaumburg. Mr. Schaumburg has degrees in history and liberal arts from Towson University, Morgan University, and Johns Hopkins University. He has taught in the Baltimore City School system for 39 years. Mr. Schaumburg began giving tours of Green Mount Cemetery in 1985 as a volunteer with the City Life Museums. For more information, call 410-256-2180, email wschaumburg@earthlink.net or visit http://home.earthlink.net/~wschaumburg. |
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| From birdwatchers to Civil War historians, Green Mount Cemetery attracts groups with widely varying interest. Groups wishing to visit Green Mount are asked to schedule their visit at least two weeks in advance by calling the Cemetery Office at (410) 539-0641. |
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Hours of Operation:
The Cemetery Office and grounds are open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. The office closes at noon on Saturdays; the grounds remain open until 4:00 PM. |
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Holiday Schedule: 
The Cemetery is open on the following holidays:
Easter Sunday
Father's Day
Labor Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Memorial Day
Mother's Day
Palm Sunday
President's Day
Please call for specific holiday hours. |
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Suggestions for visiting:
1. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
2. Take a stroll down “Oliver's Walk”.
3. Enjoy the view of the city skyline from the southwest side of the Chapel.
4. Restroom facilities are located at the Entrance Gate. |
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Etiquette:
Green Mount Cemetery is a place of national significance. Please help us maintain its beauty and dignity by observing the following rules of etiquette:
1. Parking is permitted along the sides of all roadways.
2. Please drive carefully. Speeds should not exceed 15 mph.
3. We ask that groups wishing to visit the Cemetery schedule their visit at least two weeks in advance.
4. Buses may park on the apron in front of the Entrance Gate, but are not permitted inside the Cemetery.
5. Please do not touch gravestones or take rubbings of gravestones. They are privately owned and irreplaceable.
6. Show respect for the dead and for their surviving families and loved ones. Do not intrude on funeral services. Do not bring alcohol, firearms, or entertainment items into the Cemetery. Always be considerate of others.
7. Well-behaved children under the direct supervision of responsible adults are welcome. Running, playing, and noisy activities are not appropriate.
8. Pets are not permitted.
9. Please do not litter.
10. Photographs can be taken but they are not to be published commercially. Photographing funerals is prohibited.
11. Filming is only permitted with the express permission of the Board of Managers.
12. Please plan your visit so that you can exit the Cemetery no later then 4:00 PM. |
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Items Available for Sale:
Please contact our office for availability and shipping information.
1. Green Mount Cemetery 100th Anniversary Books - $15.00
2. T-Shirts - $15.00
3. Coffee Mugs - $5.00
4. Canvas Tote Bags - $5.00
*Click on the above items to see images
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Area Dining:
There are many dining establishments in the vicinity of the Cemetery. Here are some of our staff's favorites:
1. Eddie's Market – 3117 Saint Paul Street. (410) 889-1558
2. Jay's Restaurant Group – 1307-17 North Charles Street. (410) 685-3861 www.jaysdeli.com
3. Pete's Grill – 3130 Greenmount Ave. (410) 467-7698 (Closes at 1:45 PM )
4. Ruby Tuesday – 3003 North Charles Street. (410) 467-8155
5. Subway – 1301 N. Charles Street. (410) 244-1317
Many other dining options are available in Fell's Point and the Inner Harbor. |
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