Tours begin ~

Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
616 Locust Street
Columbia, Pennsylvania 17512

Guests may enter through the ramp door. Check-in is located to the right.

Tickets ~

Tickets are $25.00 per person.
Tickets are $22.00 per person for groups of 10 or more.
Tour sizes are limited to 20 people per group.
Reservations are required – Please call Holly at 717-587-5368.

Parking ~

Free parking is available in the church parking lot, as well as on Locust Street and 6th Street after 6 pm.

Please Note ~

All tours are held outdoors, and our live actors will keep you entertained and on edge with their portrayal of eccentric characters from our past through rain or shine.

We encourage our guests to bring flashlights, since the public sidewalks and venue interiors can be a bit hazardous, but we will not be held responsible for any lost items or accidental injuries that may occur during the tour. For this reason, guests will be asked to sign a liability waiver upon arrival.

We would kindly like to remind our guests that our tours are intended for individuals age 13 and older and use of L.E.D. Lantern-style flashlights are prohibited from our tours.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and continuing support.

Mount Bethel Cemetery ~

Dating back to 1730, it is the oldest burial ground in continual use in the Columbia area. In nearly 300 years since its creation, over ten thousand former citizens have been laid to rest in its grounds, including over 680 veterans representing nine wars beginning with the Revolutionary War. In 1995, a group of nine men met to create a Board of Directors and moved to change the status of Mount Bethel to a nonprofit 501 (c) (13) corporation.

To maintain and improve the Cemetery, the volunteer Board relies on the income of small trust, the occasional internment, and lot sale. Most funds are generated through special fundraising events and the generous donation of Friends of Mount Bethel Cemetery. The mission of Mount Bethel Cemetery is to maintain, preserve, and enhance, for the benefit of the general public, the cottage, grounds, and memorials located within the boundaries of these hallowed grounds; to foster the appreciation and respect for those who are interred within, to maintain permanent records of those whose earthly remains have been entrusted to us, and to provide a community resource for historic, educational, and cultural activities.

Tour Times ~

6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
8:30 pm
9:00 pm
9:30 pm

Please arrive 15 minutes early for your tour to allow time for proper check-in.

Arriving earlier than 15 minutes prior to your tour is not recommended, due to limited space in the waiting area.