Oakland Cemetery Tour
Take a guided walk through Oakland Cemetery, one of Saint Paul’s most beautiful and historic landscapes. Explore its stories, symbolism, notable figures, and natural setting while reflecting on how cemeteries serve as meaningful public spaces—without any morbid details.
Tout Activity Rating: 3 Walking moderate distances with some steps and/or stairs and standing.
Mary Benton Hummel
Mary-Benton Hummel, seriously over-educated with six college degrees and working on a seventh, has been teaching with Community Education since 1980. Best known for her Cemetery Walking Tour, she also offers a smorgasbord of classes in other areas such as knitting, letterpress printing, basketry, and pop-up cards. She loves to teach, sharing anything she knows on almost any subject, and enjoys watching the toads that have taken residence in one of her window wells.
Troy Parkinson
Troy Parkinson has a love for nature and local history. As a documentary filmmaker by trade, he has worked on projects for History Channel and Discovery Health. After exploring Twin Cities neighborhoods for years and researching their unique histories, Troy is excited to share his passion and perspective on these walking tours.
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FullInstructors:
- Mary Benton Hummel
- Troy Parkinson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jun 18th 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Oakland Cemetery |