Historic Cemetery Tour
October 25th, 2025 | 8am-10am
Historic City of Mesa Cemetery
1212 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Step into Mesa’s past at our annual Historic Cemetery Tour! This self-guided walking tour brings history to life as guest narrators share the fascinating stories of those who shaped our community.

This year’s tour highlights include:
- A deputy wounded in a dramatic 1930s shootout with bank robbers
- A traveling magician who wowed CCC camps and schools across the country
- A beloved Chicago Cubs sports broadcaster
- A childhood friend of author Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Mesa’s mayor during WWII
- A circus elephant trainer saved by his wife’s quick thinking
…and more!

Event Details:
- Self-guided walking tour with speakers at each featured gravesite
- Includes free admission to the Mesa Historical Museum (valid Oct. 25 only)
- Tickets: $15 in advance at www.mesahistoricalmuseum.com or $20 at the door
- Online sales close Friday, Oct. 24 at 5 PM
- On event day, check-in at the Center St. entrance for your wristband, map, and waiver.
- Tickets will also be available for purchase at check-in.

Take a walk through history and discover the lives, legacies, and stories that shaped Mesa.