Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery Tour
In Person Only | Registration opens 8/14/2026 12:00 AM CDT
Established in 1888, Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery encompasses 160 acres of winding tree-lined roads. There are many unique artistic monuments, and the grave markers read as a Who’s Who of Kansas City history. George Kessler, credited with creating Kansas City's parks and boulevard system, was the landscape architect. Notable burials include Satchel Paige, Kate Spade, Joyce Hall and many more.
Meeting Place: Outside the cemetery office, which is located near the entrance to Forest Hill Cemetery
Parking: Park at the cemetery office, which is located near the entrance to Forest Hill Cemetery.
- Meeting Place: Outside the cemetery office, which is located near the entrance to Forest Hill Cemetery
Parking: Park at the cemetery office, which is located near the entrance to Forest Hill Cemetery.
Jamie Oberfoell with Tina Sladek
Jamie Oberfoell is the owner of Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery. He will joined by Tina Sladek, cemetery archivist.