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Ross Mitchell (Part 1) – How Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery Is Reinventing Itself

July 11, 2006 by Ed Snyder

On May 16, 2006, Ed Snyder sat down with Ross Mitchell, Executive Director of Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA to discuss the future of one of America’s most well known garden cemeteries. Here are the highlights.

  1. Ross Mitchell (Part 2): The Underground Museum: Philly’s New Must-See Tourist Attraction
  2. Ross Mitchell (Part 3): From Red to Black: Laurel Hill’s Fundraising Plan
  3. Ross Mitchell (Part 4): Yellow Fever Business: Why Laurel Hill’s Popularity Soared in the 1800s
  4. Ross Mitchell (Part 5): Mourning Rituals: How Urban Youth Cope With Death and Grief
  5. Ross Mitchell (Part 6): Behind the Scenes: Historical Archives at Laurel Hill
  6. Ross Mitchell (Part 7): Ghost Stories and the Filming of Rocky VI
  7. Ross Mitchell (Part 8): Visiting Laurel Hill: Why The Cemetery Is A Celebration of Life

To make a tax-deductible contribution towards the preservation of Laurel Hill, please send donation to the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery, or call 215-228-8200 for information on specific programs or projects.

The Friends of Laurel Hill
Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132-1840

Filed Under: Cemeteries, Interviews, Laurel Hill Tagged With: laurel hill cemetery, ross mitchell

Laurel Hill Interview with Ross Mitchell

  • 1. Laurel Hill’s Reinvention
  • 2. The Underground Museum
  • 3. The Fundraising Plan
  • 4. Laurel Hill’s Popularity in the 1800s
  • 5. Mourning Rituals
  • 6. The Historical Archives
  • 7. Ghost Stories & Rocky VI
  • 8. Visiting Laurel Hill

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