An upfront look at Mountain View's residents and design: This year’s Mountain View Cemetery walk will cover the history of Oakland's earlier cemeteries, as well as taking an upfront look at Mountain View's residents and design. This year marks the 200th birth of the cemetery's designer, Frederick Law Olmsted. Dennis will a discuss Olmsted's life and his amazing contributions to the world we live in. This hilly three-hour tour will cover most of 190-acre Cemetery. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a snack. Leader: Dennis Evanosky
Directions: Meet Outside the Mountain View Cemetery gates, 5000 Piedmont Ave
Notes:
Vouchers, limited-income pricing, and any other special sales circumstances will be handled onsite at the starting point on the day of the walking tour.
These tours support Oakland Heritage Alliance, a non-profit that tells Oakland’s story through walking tours, lectures, newsletters and advocacy. We welcome volunteers and new members!
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.oaklandheritage.org for profiles of tour leaders. We are grateful for their skill and generosity.
THESE TOURS ARE BASED IN PART on the research of the Oakland Cultural Heritage Survey, a project of the City of Oakland Strategic Planning Division, and the resources of the Oakland History Center, 2nd floor, Oakland Main Library.
PLEASE MEET 15 MINUTES BEFORE listed time to allow for registration.
Due to the continued prevalence of CoVid, we encourage masks and social distancing, but as masks are not required outdoors by Alameda County, we are unable to enforce these suggestions. We hope you will be guided by consideration for others.
Comfortable walking shoes, sun hats and sunscreen are recommended. Bring water.
In case of substantial rain, the tour will be rescheduled.
Please check your email the morning of the walking tour for any last-minute changes, clarifications, or cancellation.