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Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery Tour

Step back in time and discover the fascinating stories of the people who helped shape Grand Canyon history. This guided walking tour of Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery, lead by Astronomer-in-Residence alum Kevin Schindler, explores the lives of pioneers, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders whose contributions helped transform the canyon from a remote landscape into one of the world's most celebrated destinations.  

  • Date: September 30, 2026
  • 10:00AM–11:00AM MST
  • Grand Canyon Cemetery
VISITORS STANDING AROUND THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE EL TOVAR HOTEL. HOPI DEMONSTRATORS POSING. TOUR AUTOMOBILE. CIRCA 1922. FRED HARVEY PHOTO.
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Kevin Schindler pictured in front of a NASA vehicle

Kevin Schindler

Astronomer in Residence, 2023

Kevin Schindler is the historian and public information officer at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he has worked for 31 years. He has authored nine books, including The Grand Canyon (Past & Present series) and Northern Arizona Space Training. He is an active member of the northern Arizona history and science communities and serves on several boards, including Grand Canyon Historical Society.

Fun fact: Kevin has both a fossil crab and asteroid named after him.

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