The Saved In Time Program
A Program to Preserve the Historic Monuments of Green-Wood Cemetery.
Saved in Time is a direct appeal to philanthropic individuals, organizations and companies to join The Green-Wood Historic Fund in conserving and restoring a selection of our endangered monuments, and to aid us in our obligation to preserve the artistic legacy of the past.
Some of Green-Wood’s monuments are older than the Cemetery itself. Early works were often carved in marble or brownstone, two materials that are damaged by acid rain in the urban environment and the stressful coastal weather conditions of Green-Wood. Even durable granite and bronze are affected by natural forces, and the occasional act of vandalism can devastate any material. Fortunately art and... More >
The Saved In Time Program
Completed Projects
As part of The Green-Wood Historic Fund's Saved In Time program, we are pleased to have several of the most endangered monuments funded through generous donations to the program and resored to their original glory. This section of "completed projects" hig......More >
The Saved In Time Program
Ongoing Projects
While some of the project's select monuments have been "saved in time," through generous donations, there are still many monuments in need of restoration before they deteriorate and age further. Your support is......More >
The Saved In Time Program
Featured Saved In Time project: The Gottschalk Project
The Green-Wood Historic Fund has begun a long-anticipated campaign to re-create the sculpture of an intricately designed "Angel of Music" that once topped the marble pedestal marking the grave of legendary 19th-century......More >
The Saved In Time Program
Request Information
To request more information on The Historic Fund's Saved In Time program, and how you can help us preserve the past to serve the future, please fill out the form below. ...More >