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Schedule
of Tours 2008
All
tours meet at the Landmark Gothic Archway inside the 5th Avenue &
25th Street Entrance unless otherwise noted.
All
Historic Fund tours listed in Bold are led by Jeff Richman, Green-Wood
Cemetery's Historian. These tours are $10 per person ($5 for Historic
Fund members), unless otherwise indicated, and will last approximately
2 1/2 hours. Some walking up and down hills is involved. Tours will be
cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Contact Jeff Richman at 631-549-4891
if in doubt.
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12, 2008, Saturday |
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1:00
PM - Big Onion Walking Tours with Seth Kamil. |
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| July
27, 2008, Sunday |
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1:00
PM - Book signing: Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery: New York's Buried
Treasure, second edition, by Jeffrey I. Richman. The author, Green-Wood's
own historian, will discuss what has changed on the grounds since
1998, when the first edition of this book came out. The book signing
will be followed by a trolley tour, featuring the dramatic changes
that have occurred at Green-Wood in the last ten years. Please call
718 768-7300 for book signing and trolley reservations; space at
both is limited. The book signing in the Historic Chapel is free;
the trolley tour is $20 per person; $10 for Historic Fund members. |
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| August
24, 2008, Sunday |
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THE
BATTLE OF BROOKLYN ANNUAL COMMEMORATION CEREMONIES. In memory of
the brave patriots who fought for our country’s independence
in this first battle after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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10:00
AM - The Battle of Brooklyn-232 Years Later-A Trolley Tour - Join
Barnet Schecter, author of the widely-praised The Battle for New
York: The City at the Heart of the American Revolution, and Green-Wood
Cemetery Historian Jeff Richman, for a trolley tour of the Revolutionary
War battlefield within the cemetery. The Battle of Brooklyn was
the first and largest battle of the American Revolution, with General
George Washington commanding the fledgling American army. The tour
will include several patriot defensive positions, Battle Hill (formerly
known as Mount Washington), the Delaware monument, and gravesites
of Revolutionary War soldiers (including one who took part in the
Boston Tea Party). Please call 718 768-7300 for reservations; space
on the trolley is limited. The trolley tour is $20 per person; $10
for Historic Fund members. |
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10:00
AM - FREE EVENT - Tribute to George Washington’s Irish Generals,
The Bold Fenian Men/The Civil War, Irish Korean War Memorial, Matilda
Tone, John Gallagher & Charles Higgins. |
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12:30
PM - FREE EVENT - Revolutionary War Re-Enactors will relive a portion
of the Battle of Brooklyn in Green-Wood’s Meadow and the surrounding
area near Green- Wood’s main entrance. |
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1:30
PM - FREE EVENT – The Green-Wood Historic Fund and United States
Merchant Marine Academy sponsor the Annual Battle of Brooklyn Parade.
Meet at the main gate for a parade to Battle Hill led by George
M. Cohan’s own, The Regimental Band of the United States Merchant
Marine Academy. |
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2:00
PM - FREE EVENT – Battle of Brooklyn Commemorative Ceremony
honoring the Patriots who fought the first battle of our new nation
on this sacred ground 232 years ago. |
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| September
7, 2008, Sunday |
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1:00
PM - A Celebration of Leonard Bernstein's Birth - In honor of the
90th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein's birth, Nina Bernstein, one
of his daughters, will present "Leonard Bernstein, Reaching
for the Note," a movie of his life. A question and answer session
will follow. This event is open to Green-Wood Historic Fund members
only. It is free, but by reservation only. Please call 718 768-7300
for reservations; space in the Historic Chapel is limited. |
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| October
3, 2008, Friday Evening |
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The
first ever gala fundraiser for The Green-Wood Historic Fund, featuring
the cast of "Angels and Accordions" Historic Chapel and
grounds. Details to follow. |
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| October
4, 2008, Saturday (rain date is Sunday, October 5) |
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Angels
and Accordions (a featured event of openhousenewyork) This site-specific
performance of dance and music across historic Green-Wood Cemetery's
picturesque acres of rolling green hills features its unparalleled
collection of sculpture and monuments. This unique event, choreographed
by Martha Bowers of Dance Theatre Etcetera, features original music
composed by Guy Klucevsek and Bob Goldberg (played live by a band
of accordionists), singing, and a visual installation designed by
photographer Alex Heilner inside the Catacombs. Several tombs at
the cemetery will be open to the public. Free admission: please
call 718 768-7300 for reservations. |
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| October
25, 2008, Saturday |
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1:00
PM - Halloween at Green-Wood, Part 1 - A Walk - Celebrate the holiday
with tales of murder, mayhem, spirits, and ghosts. This is a very,
very popular tour, so arrive early. This special tour is $20; $10
for Historic Fund members. No reservations necessary. |
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| October
26, 2008, Sunday |
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1:00
PM - Halloween at Green-Wood, Part 2 - A Walk - Celebrate the holiday
with tales of murder, mayhem, spirits, and ghosts. This is a very,
very popular tour, so arrive early. This special tour is $20; $10
for Historic Fund members. No reservations necessary. |
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| November
2, 2008, Sunday |
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1:00
PM - Sculpture at Green-Wood Cemetery-A Trolley Tour - Join Dr.
Karen Lemmey, formerly of The Metropolitan Museum and The Smithsonian
Institution, and Jeff Richman, Green-Wood Cemetery Historian, for
a new look at Green-Wood's great sculpture collection. Please call
718 768-7300 for reservations; space on the trolley is limited.
The cost of the trolley ride is $20 per person; $10 for Historic
Fund members. |
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| December
7, 2008, Sunday |
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1:00
PM - George Catlin's Painting of De Witt Clinton-A Talk - Join Dr.
Joan Trocolli, senior scholar at the Denver Art Museum and one of
the world's leading experts on Catlin, for a talk about her research
on this very interesting painting in the Green-Wood Historic Fund's
collection. A walk to Catlin's grave will follow the talk. Free
admission: please call 718 768-7300 for reservations. |
While
enjoying the beauty of Green-Wood, please keep in mind that all
visitors are expected to act in a dignified manner and to comply
with the rules and regulations of the Cemetery.
New
tours and events are being added all the time. Updated schedules
may be obtained at the Cemetery offices or by visiting us on the
internet at www.greenwoodcemetery.org.
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Jeff
Richman is Green-Wood's official Historian and has been sharing his
expertise on the Cemetery for the last 15 years. He is also the author
of the book, , Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery: New York's Buried
Treasure. For more information on this book, please stop at the
Cemetery Office or click here. Jeff's
tours are sponsored by the Green-Wood Historic Fund and updated tour
schedules can be obtained by calling Mr. Richman at 718-788-7850 ext.
117. You can also reach Jeff Richman as follows: 631-549-4891;
e-mail: grnwdtours@aol.com; Updated
schedule on Internet: http://members.aol.com/grnwdtours.
For
a detailed description of his special guided tours sponsored by The
Green-Wood Historic Fund, please click here.
Other
tour guides who are not employed by Green-Wood can be contacted directly
for additional information about their tours or to arrange for a private
tour for your group or organization.
Other
popular tours of our many interesting and historic sites are conducted
regularly by the following:
Big
Onion Walking Tours - 212-439-1090 - also provides a unique tour of
the Cemetery. Website:
www.bigonion.com
John
Cashman has retired from giving tours.
Justin
Ferate - Tours of the City - 212-223-2777 - has been conducting tours
of Green-Wood Cemetery for many years. E-mail: jferatetours@earthlink.net,
website:
www.justinsnewyork.com.
Joseph
Borker - 718-875-6212 - of Brooklyn Birdwatchers conducts bird watching
tours for beginners.
Roberta
Halporn (718-858-3026) Center for Thanatology
Ruth
Edebohls - 718-788-8500 of BCUE - Coordinator of Membership and Urban
Tours
If
you are unable to find a guided tour scheduled at a time convenient
to you, why not try one of our Self Guided Walking Tours available at
the Cemetery Office.
Photography
Policy
Photography
of landscape and architectural designs for personal use is permitted.
In an effort to protect the privacy of our lot owners, the use of movie
cameras, video and live models is prohibited. Persons desiring to take
photographs intended for publication or commercial use should send a
written request to The Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 - 25th Street, Brooklyn,
NY 11232.
Tentatively
Scheduled
A
few dates have still not been confirmed. When these dates are confirmed
this schedule will be updated.
The
Green-Wood Store
The
following is a partial list of the publications available at the Cemetery
offices.
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Self
Guided Tour #1 - Battle Hill and Back
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Self
Guided Tour #2 - Valley and Sylvan Waters
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Color
Map of Famous Sites
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Brooklyn's
Green-Wood Cemetery, New York's Buried Treasure, by Jeff Richman
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The
Battle of Brooklyn 1776, by John J. Gallagher
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Baseball
Legends of Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery, by Peter Nash
Tour
guides are not employed by Green-Wood and can be contacted directly for
pricing, additional information or to arrange for a private tour for your
group or organization.
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