Red Cliff Cemetery Tour August 18

On Saturday, August 18th the Eagle County Historical Society will present a tour of the Greenwood Cemetery in Red Cliff, Colorado. Actors will share the stories of Eagle County’s most memorable pioneers.

Red Cliff is the oldest town in the county. The first grave in the mountain cemetery dates back to 1880. Over 600 people are buried in the graveyard, including some of the most notable (and sometimes notorious) pioneers of the county.

The first tour will begin at 10 AM. The last tour will begin at 3:00 PM and end about 4:30.

Participants should be prepared for an approximate 90 minute tour, which will involve walking on uneven ground.

Tours will meet at the Red Cliff Town Hall 400 Pine Street, Red Cliff for check-in. Parking is available nearby.

The cemetery is located up the hill from the Town Hall. Please allow at least 15 minutes to walk up to the cemetery. Transportation will be available from the Town Hall for those who choose not to walk.

Advance tour tickets are $20. There is a discount for ECHS members using code RC2018 [case sensitive]. Reserve Your Tickets Here.

Please either print or have a mobile copy of your ticket.

On the day of the tour walk-up tickets are $25 – cash or check only.

Advance ticket purchases are strongly recommended.