Private Literary Tour & Picnic at Graceland Cemetery

Description

Step into Chicago’s storied past on an exclusive private tour of Graceland Cemetery led by Don Evans, Founder and Executive Director of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame. This experience offers a rare chance to walk among the final resting places of some of Chicago’s most influential writers, editors, and literary visionaries who shaped the city’s cultural legacy.

As you stroll the peaceful, tree-lined paths of this historic garden cemetery, Don will share captivating tales about the authors and artists who found eternal rest here—figures such as George Ade, Hamlin Garland, Margaret Anderson, Eugene Field, and other literary greats whose words continue to echo through Chicago’s neighborhoods.

After your private guided tour (up to 4 guests), you’ll enjoy a picnic in this serene and beautiful setting, surrounded by the monuments and landscapes that have inspired generations of storytellers. Bring your curiosity, your love of Chicago’s literary past, and your appetite. A perfect afternoon for literature lovers. 

Note:  Will require a decent amount of walking in this tour.  Talk to Don if any concerns, or need for tour modification.