Step inside Laurel Hill East from home via Zoom and uncover the fascinating Victorian obsession with ancient Egypt—from Rosetta Stone–inspired Egyptomania to towering obelisks and temple-like mausoleums, discover the mysterious meanings behind these symbols of the dead.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Laurel Hill
3822 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19132
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Take a tour of Laurel Hill East from the comfort of your own home via Zoom! Our expert guides offer unique perspectives to bring the cemetery’s permanent residents back to life through images and engrossing stories. Every month features a different presentation.

October’s topic:
Egyptomania swept the world after the Rosetta Stone’s translation in 1822. Obelisks and Egyptian temple-like mausoleums were popping up in cemeteries everywhere. Learn about the meanings that Victorian culture ascribed to these ancient symbols when adorning tombs with them.