The Lowell Cemetery is a non-municipal and non-denominational cemetery. 

77 Knapp Ave, Lowell, MA 01852 | 978-454-5191

Lowell Cemetery Tours

About Our Tours

The historic Lowell Cemetery offers group tours each spring and fall for the public to enjoy an interesting walk through our beautiful garden style cemetery. The Lowell Cemetery tours focus on art and history and explore early mourning customs. Learn about the significance of Victorian monument symbols and listen to engaging anecdotes about the people buried here.

Cemetery Tour Information

The spring and fall tours are conducted by local historian and Register of Deeds, Richard Howe, Jr. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an umbrella if the weather is questionable.  There is plenty of parking inside the Cemetery.

Self-Guided Tour of Veterans' Graves

Self-Guided Tour of Veterans' Graves: Civil War to Gulf War. Read more here

Private Cemetery Tours

Private tours for school groups, garden clubs, historical societies, and social organizations can be arranged by contacting the Cemetery office at: [email protected] or by calling the Cemetery office at: 978-454-5191.

Public Cemetery Tours

All public cemetery tours are free and reservations are not required. 

The Lowell Cemetery 2023 Fall Tour Weekend: Will be Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1. Tours will begin at 10am at the Knapp St. entrance and will last approximately 90 minutes. Lowell Cemetery Trustee Richard Howe, Jr. will lead the tours which are free and require no advance registration.

Spring 2024 Tour Dates: TBD. These tours begin at the Lawrence Street entrance to the Cemetery.

Also available to accompany your tour is: MOURNING GLORY, The Story of Lowell Cemetery by historian and former Cemetery Trustee, Catherine L. Goodwin. 

Plan Your Private Cemetery Tour

Want to learn more about our cemetery tours for your group or organization? Contact our staff today for a private tour of Lowell Cemetery.

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