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The Woodlands Trust for Historic Preservation

A historic cemetery and garden at 4000 Woodland Avenue. It runs public tours, a public events calendar, and volunteer work days where people clean paths, plant and care for trees, and help welcome visitors.

  • Paid
  • Kids OK
  • Online OK

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What they do

Book a tour of the mansion and cemetery ($20 a person), join a public event such as a walk or an evening event, or sign up for a clean-up or tree day. The Grave Gardeners program, run by The Woodlands, opens applications each January on its own site and is limited to 150 gardeners.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone

When and where

The grounds are open every day from dawn until dusk. Public tours run on weekdays from April through October and last about 1.5 hours. Clean-up work days are on weekends from October to March and on weekday evenings from April to September. Public events are listed on the events calendar.

Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Times
Daytime, Evening

The Woodlands (cemetery and Hamilton Mansion)

Address
4000 Woodland Ave
Part of the city
University Southwest

You can join online.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Book a tour on the tours page at least 2 weeks ahead, or walk the grounds yourself during open hours..

You can just show up.

What to expect

A tour takes about 1.5 hours on a weekday from April to October, costs $20 per person, and needs a booking at least 2 weeks ahead with a 50 percent deposit. It covers the cemetery and the Hamilton Mansion, which is open only for appointments or certain events. The cemetery still holds funerals, so a service can change your tour plans on short notice.

Tips for your first visit

  • Book at least 2 weeks ahead. A 50 percent deposit holds the tour and is refundable up to 5 days before.
  • Take the SEPTA trolley to 40th and Woodland. The gates are directly across from the trolley portal.
  • Plan to leave before sunset, since safety staff close the gates each evening.
  • Children under 14 need an adult with them, and dogs must stay on a leash at all times.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The grounds and public events are open to anyone, and tours are booked by form, phone, or email. The volunteer page says to contact the group or join its mailing list, but it gives no sign-up form..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Tours are $20 per person, and a space to eat lunch adds $5 per person. Individual membership is $40 a year and brings invitations to members-only events, discounts on ticketed events, and occasional after-dark access. Other event prices vary.
How often
Drop in whenever you like

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
Partly wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
Nearest SEPTA: Subway-Surface Trolley to the 40th Street Trolley Portal at 40th and Woodland, directly across from the gates (any line except T1). Paved roads, historic brick sidewalks, and grass, with most roads having a 4-inch curb. The one ADA restroom is at the northeast corner of the Stable and is open when staff are on site and during public events. A wedge ramp for event areas can be set up with advance notice. Hamilton Mansion has four steps, and a ramp can be added on request. An event space accessibility map is available.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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