Green-Wood: The Green-Wood Historic Fund
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The Green-Wood Historic Fund

After almost two centuries, Green-Wood is as beautiful as it was at its founding. But such historic beauty is fragile. Time and weather have taken their toll on marble sculpture, granite monuments, brownstone mausoleums, cast-iron signs and landscaped parkland.

The Green-Wood Historic Fund, charged with preserving and protecting this American Landmark, needs your help to continue its stewardship for the sake of current and future generations. Your contribution will help preserve the past to serve the future.

Established in 1999, The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s mission is to maintain Green-Wood Cemetery’s monuments and buildings of historical, cultural and architectural significance; advance public knowledge and appreciation of... More >

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The Third Annual Benefit for The Green-Wood Historic Fund-Sept. 16, 2010

Join us for The Third Annual Presentation of the DEWITT CLINTON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2010 Honoree: Elizabeth Barlow Rogers A Gala Cocktail Reception Thursday, September 16, 2010 5:30 p.m.-8:30 P.m. *** 5:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, featuring Go......More >

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Green-Wood in the News

With 170 years of history, the Green-Wood Cemetery continues to be newsworthy. Frequent articles and pieces about the Cemetery and its famous permanent residents appear in national newspapers, magazines and television. ...More >

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History of Green-Wood Cemetery

Founded in 1838 as one of America’s first rural cemeteries, the Green-Wood Cemetery soon developed an international reputation for its magnificent beauty and became the fashionable place to be buried. By 1860,......More >