Annual Cemetery Tour

Join the Petalumas of Yesteryear for a guided graveside tour featuring some of the most fascinating residents of early Petaluma. You’ll hear colorful stories about life (and death) in our town’s early days, directly from our costumed living history docents representing the likes of Lyman Byce, Addie Atwater, Ida Belle McNear, and many others. The tour begins at the Cypress Hill Memorial Park office parking lot and concludes inside the Cypress Hill columbarium, which was designed by noted Petaluma architect Brainerd Jones. Wear comfortable shoes. Sun protection, walking sticks, snacks, and water are highly encouraged. No fainting on the tour! Please check-in on arrival--no zombies allowed on this tour! Museum members, check you email for a $5 member's discount promo code you can apply at check out. Note: We offer Rush Tickets the day of the event. Show up at the tour meeting place 10 minutes before the tour start and you might get a Rush Ticket for the tour. Questions? See FAQ below and/or contact the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum at 707-778-4398. (Do not contact the cemetery, they have no info.)