Community Events
November 11 - Veterans Day Celebration
All are welcome to gather at Elmwood Cemetery for our 40th annual Veterans Day Observance in partnership with the Detroit Historic Civil War Society on November 11 at 10 a.m. The event honors all Veterans and in special recognition of the members of the 102nd U.S. Colored Troops, the first Black regiment to fight for the Union from Michigan, and we believe it is the longest-running Veterans Day event honoring the U.S.C.T. in Michigan.
The program will be held on our Civil War lot in Section S and includes a flyover by the Tuskegee Airmen Flying TG-7A, a flag-raising by Junior ROTC cadets from the Detroit Public Schools Community District, and a performance by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School marching band. Several living history groups and Civil War re-enactors from across the state will be in attendance. It is free to attend.
For more details or media inquiries, contact Amy Elliott Bragg: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
December 14 - Birding with the Detroit Bird Alliance
Join the Detroit Bird Alliance and the Historic Elmwood Foundation for a birding walk at the cemetery. We will walk the grounds to identify the species we see throughout the cemetery and discuss bird migration, habitats and highlights of Elmwood's history. The tour begins at 8:30 a.m. Bring your own binoculars or Detroit Bird Alliance will have some on-hand to borrow. We will gather in the chapel following the walk for refreshments and discussion.
To register, visit the Detroit Bird Alliance's Eventbrite or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
May 1 - Summer hours begin
Extended hours for grounds access beginning May 1 are through September 15, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Or perhaps, you would like to enjoy Elmwood on your own or with a group of friends. Each year, we are visited by those who choose to picnic alongside our restored pond, run or bicycle on our roads, watch for the migration of birds in Michigan, photograph our unique memorials, walk along our beautiful grounds appreciating our outdoor sculpture garden, the perennials, and majestic trees, or simply contemplate this quiet setting in the heart of Detroit.
Cemetery Hours
Grounds Access
May 1 – September 15 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Daily
September 16 – April 30 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Daily
Office Hours
Weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – noon
The office is closed on Sundays but the grounds are open.