4 Cemetery Tours Near Biloxi

cemetery tours near Biloxi

If you love the long, rich history of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, you won’t want to miss your chance to experience hair-raising—possibly heroic—tales of old with these four cemetery tours near Biloxi.

Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour, October 17th & 19th

  • About: Make plans now for either Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., or Tuesday, 5 to 7 p.m., for this annual event! Uncover the colorful history of Biloxi through 10 re-enactments during this self-guided walking tour. Hear the stories of the past from the descendants themselves with this year’s theme: Family Legends and Lore 2! Refreshments will be available.
  • Location: 1166 Irish Hill Drive
  • Drive time from Summer Chase: 15 minutes
  • Admission: Free, but donations appreciated.
  • Website: Click here

Griffin Cemetery Tours, October 23rd

  • About: Save the date! On Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. walk among the buried in Griffin Cemetery with guided tours on the half hour. Six heirs will share how their family members are woven into the vivid history of Moss Point. There will be a food truck, craft vendors and entertainment. Rain date is Oct. 24, 12:30-3 p.m. if needed.
  • Location: Griffin Cemetery, Moss Point
  • Drive time from Summer Chase: 32 minutes
  • Admission: Free, but donations appreciated.
  • Website: Click here

Krebs Cemetery Tour, October 28th  

  • About: Experience WWII first-hand with this year’s USO-themed historical Krebs Cemetery Tour. Pascagoula’s deep roots of service not just through citizens and veterans, but the local shipbuilding industry as well. Enjoy jazz music, singing, dancing and more from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: 4602 Fort St., Pascagoula
  • Drive time from Summer Chase: 37 minutes
  • Admission: Free
  • Website: Click here

Cedar Rest Cemetery Tour, October 30th   

  • About: The farthest of the cemetery tours near Biloxi is the 27th Annual Cedar Rest Cemetery Tour from 5 to 7 p.m. Once again, Halloween is for the haints, and this tour gives Bay St. Louis’ buried the chance to return and share their lively stories! Plus, there will be hot dogs, chili dogs, homemade cookies, punch and candy for the kids at the Lobrano House, 108 Cue St.
  • Location: 200 South Second St., Bay St. Louis
  • Drive time from Summer Chase: 47 minutes
  • Admission: Free
  • Website: Click here

Summary

After all the Halloween fun is done, it’s nice to come home to the comfort of Summer Chase Apartments! Have you been searching high and low for an affordable place to call home? Contact us to check availability. For more ghoul times around town, keep reading our blogs!