History Revealed: Oakland Cemetery Historic Walking Tour (South)

927 Jackson St, St Paul, MN 55117
Wednesday October 23, 2023
1:00 am-2:00 pm
$10 per person

Space is limited to 20, reserve today!

Day of Instructions:

Join experienced tour guide and historian Denise Dunnell Wells on a fascinating outdoor walking tour of Saint Paul’s famous Oakland Cemetery. The tour will feature the resting places of some of Saint Paul’s most famous and infamous personalities. It is all a matter of perspective! Denise will give you an overview of the cemetery’s history, discuss some of its legends, and show us the final resting places of these citizens.

• Tour is outside only – please wear walking shoes and dress for the weather.
• There are some hills on the tour and prepare to be on your feet for two hours.
• There are no restrooms in the cemetery.
• Oakland Cemetery is located at 927 Jackson Street, Saint Paul.
• Please park in the fenced-in lot that is off of Sims and Jackson, by the Main Office.
• We will meet at the green cement block at the beginning of the parking lot.

In case of severe weather, or if you have other questions, please check with RCHS at events@rchs.com

Please note that the North Tour is the original Oakland Cemetery tour previously hosted with Ramsey County Historical Society. The South tour is the supplemental tour.

Denise Dunnell Wells

Denise Dunnell Wells is a former Alexander Ramsey House docent and has led many popular tours of Irvine Park. She has been a history volunteer for over 25 years and currently serves as a volunteer and tour guide for both RCHS and MHS.