Leadville Lantern-Lit Cemetery Walking Tour
Hear Leadville’s mining-era stories on a lantern-lit walk through Evergreen Cemetery
Duration
Approx. 2 hours
Ideal For
Up to 14 people
Includes
Guided walk, lantern light, stories
Highlights
Explore Leadville’s historic Evergreen Cemetery after dark on a guided, lantern-lit walk through the lives and legends of the mining town’s past. Hear stories of miners, madams, lawmen, immigrants, children, and Wild West figures, blending history, humor, mystery, and reflection in a respectful cemetery setting.
- Discover Victorian symbols carved into historic grave markers
- Visit the Irish Miners Memorial and Catholic Pauper Section
- Hear stories of Mollie May, Texas Jack, and Marshal George O’Connor
- Explore forgotten and unmarked graves through local history
- Listen to local legends and a touch of ghost lore
Itinerary
- Welcome & Evergreen Cemetery History
- Irish Miners Memorial
- Catholic Pauper Section
- The People Who Built Leadville
- The Unmarked Women
- Mollie May
- Texas Jack Omohundro
- Marshal George O’Connor
- Victorian Cemetery Symbols
- Local Legends & Ghost Lore
- Moment of Silence
- Final Reflection: How Do You Want to Be Remembered?
Important details
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
- Ages 12+ only
- Remain with the group, follow your guide’s instructions, and respect all gravesites and monuments
- Tours operate in cold weather, wind, and light rain or snow; cemetery conditions may require changes or cancellation for safety
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before your tour for a refund. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are non-refundable. Cold or typical inclement weather does not qualify for a refund. If the operator cancels because cemetery or weather conditions are unsafe, you can reschedule or receive a refund.
Product ID: D8AGZS
FAQs
Dress in warm layers for high-altitude evening weather. Bring a hat and gloves, and wear sturdy closed-toe walking shoes for uneven terrain; cold, wind, snow, or ice are possible.
No. Whispers Among the Pines is a respectful historical cemetery experience with local legends and a touch of ghost lore, not a haunted house or jump-scare attraction.
Remain with the group, follow your guide’s instructions, avoid touching or leaning on monuments, and treat gravesites with respect.
Meeting details
Evergreen Cemetery front gates
