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Lunch Pail Lecture: Secrets of The Homewood Cemetery

Event information

December 3, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location
The Community Room
Cost:
$10 Member
$15 Adult
$15 Senior (65+)
$5 Youth (3-17)
$5 College Student (w/ ID)

Members of The Frick Societies receive complimentary admission
Description:
 

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Established in 1878 as a cemetery and urban park, Homewood Cemetery has come to be the final resting place of many famous Pittsburghers. Hear from Homewood Cemetery’s historian, Jennie Benford, about the little-known facts and anecdotes that make up almost 150 years of history.

Lunch Pail Lecture: Secrets of The Homewood Cemetery

About Lunch Pail Lectures

Lunch Pail Lectures are The Frick Pittsburgh’s new monthly lecture series covering topics including current exhibitions, the Frick family, Pittsburgh and more! All attendees are encouraged to enjoy lunch during this program; brown bag lunches are welcome, or order online from The Café at the Frick. Online orders should be placed by 11:00 AM the day of the lecture to ensure pickup by 11:45 AM.

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