We are venturing into Forest Home Cemetery after dark for a Movie at the Mausoleum.
Join the Library and the Historical Society of Forest Park to watch A Quiet Place on the steps of The Lehmann Mausoleum.
Enjoy a brief introduction to the history of why The Lehmann Mausoleum is empty and why Forest Park has so many cemeteries. Park behind the cemetery office at 863 Des Plaines Ave; signs and volunteers will guide you to the Lehmann Mausoleum.
Due to limited parking, we encourage attendees to bike, walk, or carpool.
If we need to cancel for weather, we will let you know by 3 pm on Friday.
Registration:
Due to limited space, we are opening the event up to Forest Park Public Library cardholders first. FPPL full access cardholders can register between August 28-September 8. To get a card, go here. Beginning September 8, it will be open to the general public as space allows.
Parking Information:
- Location: Behind the cemetery office at 863 Des Plaines Ave once full on the road up to the Haymarket Monument.
- Guidance: Signs and volunteers will direct you to the Lehmann Mausoleum.
- Safety: Once it’s dark, please walk on the road to avoid tripping on gravestones.
Event Details:
- Don’t forget to bring a flashlight, lawn chair, and blanket. The ground where we will be sitting is gravel.
- Introduction: We’ll start with a brief history of why the Lehmann Mausoleum is empty and the significance of Forest Park’s numerous cemeteries.
- Note: This is an adult event.
Accessibility: The walk from the parking lot to the mausoleum may be a bit long for some. If you have any accessibility needs, please email us at askus@fppl.org by 9 am on Friday, September 11 so we can make the necessary accommodations.
Learn more about the Lehmann Mausoleum at the link below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCeIIItviRA
Event Registration Page/Web Link