Large Cemeteries? (Baltimore, Annapolis, Pikesville: rich, best time, area)

[SimonBelmont]

I have a friend coming up, and she likes to tour cemeteries. So I was hoping to find a rather large one, relatively close (like an hour drive or so) to the Annapolis area, but preferably in a less city-ish area. Something with mausoleums, and statues would be pretty cool.

And I was hoping for a place where they might not mind letting people walk around at night.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[jonjj]

The most fantastic cemetery in Maryland is probably Green Mount Cemetery. It's in a dicey area of Baltimore but once inside, you will be thankful you visited. Some of the sculpture work and other works of art are unbelievable. It would be a shame if she missed it just because it is in a "city". Suggestion: DO NOT GO AT NIGHT. Early in the morning is the best time and I think they have tours although I have never taken one. Also, many notables are here including all three guys who plotted and killed Abe Lincoln.
For more information: Green Mount Cemetery

[jonjj]

Although not large at all, there is also Edgar Allen Poe's burial site in downtown Baltimore near the U of M. Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore - Baltimore - Poe's Memorial Grave

[jonjj]

There is also the Antietam National Cemetery which is a very interesting part of the battlefield. It is a national park.

More information: http://www.nps.gov/ANTI

[jonjj]

And... the Mt. Auburn Cemetery has a rich history as the only place where African-Americans in Maryland could be buried at one time.

Mount Auburn Cemetery

[SimonBelmont]

Thank you very much for all the helpful suggestions.

[lchoro]

Pikesville Druid Ridge Cemetery

Druid Ridge Cemetery - Submitted by Sheila Korel