Lone Tree Cemetery Guided Tours

Start your day with a morning walking tour at Lone Tree Cemetery! These tours start at 10:30 AM and last approximately 1.5 hours. Registration is requested. Rain or shine. Recommended for ages 14+

Please note that tours at Lone Tree Cemetery generally require a slight walk uphill and will navigate some uneven paths.

2024 tours

Pioneer circle

Saturday, July 20 at 10:30 AM | Officially started in 1870, Lone Tree Cemetery is the final resting place for many of the Hayward area’s early pioneers. Visit these notable families and learn more about their contributions to the area. Meet at the Amphitheater.

Cemetery iconography

Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 AM | Ever wonder why there are so many urns on the tops of headstones? Have you noticed all those pointy obelisks and floral motifs that adorn burial markers? Seen a headstone resembling a tree trunk or a log? Each communicates a different sentiment, idea, or identity. Join Caroline Sandoval, who will discuss cemetery iconography, symbolism, and the cultures that elevated them.

Previous 2024 Tours

Notable Haywardians

Saturday, March 2 at 10:30 AM | Visit the final resting places of the Rodeo King of the West, an Indy 500 winner, the town’s namesake, and many more! This tour will also examine some interesting grave markers and discuss local legends. Meet in front of Mausoleum 2, located behind the cemetery office.