One hundred and nine years ago, Titanic, the great ship deemed to be unsinkable, did in fact sink (sorry for the spoiler!). We commemorate the tragedy with an exploration of those who lost their lives at sea, and some that survived, who are memorialized at Green-Wood. You will hear about Wyckoff Van Derhoef and William ... Read more

Some cemeteries, like Green-Wood, have hundreds of thousands of permanent residents—and hundreds of thousands of stories to uncover and share. Yet others, like the tiny Stoutsburg Cemetery in Hopewell, New Jersey, have relatively few people buried in them. Nevertheless, there are fascinating discoveries to be made there. Join Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills, founders of ... Read more

Presenters: Frank Rossi and Joseph Charap In this time of global pandemic, the restorative properties that green spaces have on the body and the mind are being increasingly felt by everyone. But how can we manage these landscapes to maximize their benefits, both for us and for the environment? Embracing Green-Wood’s legacy as a pioneering ... Read more

Green-Wood is an immense place, and a visit to our grounds can be overwhelming. What should you see? What direction should you go in? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! This new series of tours, led by the Cemetery’s expert staff, provides a behind-the-scenes exploration of art, history, and nature.  Did you know that Green-Wood ... Read more

Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.

Translated from the Japanese as “flower viewing,” hanami is the best way to describe the pure joy of seeing flowering trees as they come into full bloom. To honor the beauty of the spring season and showcase Green-Wood’s extensive (and colorful!) collection of cherry blossoms, this after-hours event invites visitors to stroll tree-lined paths, enjoy ... Read more

There’s always time for a little more gossip, right? And no one could dish it like George Templeton Strong. Once a well-connected lawyer and a trustee of both Trinity Church and Columbia College (but also a man who reflected the racial, ethnic, and religious prejudices of his time), he is now perhaps best known for ... Read more

Celebrate Earth Day at Green-Wood with an afternoon walking tour led by Sara Evans, Green-Wood’s manager of horticulture operations, and learn about the life cycles of some of the tree species that are tracked in the Cemetery's Phenology Project. Never heard of phenology? It’s the study of the annual life cycle events of all plant ... Read more

This special edition of the popular Death Cafe is inspired by Green-Wood’s artist-in-residence Heidi Lau. She will begin the evening discussing her art practice and the importance of hot pots in Chinese culture as an opportunity for nourishment, conversation, and reflection. Led by Death Cafe moderator Bethany Tabor, participants will be encouraged to make their ... Read more

Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.

Love and death have inspired artists, writers, and philosophers for millennia. But where do they perfectly intertwine? At a cemetery! You'll hear tales of the lovesick and the heartbroken, as well as tawdry details of dramatic—and doomed—affairs. You’ll learn about Henry Ward Beecher’s scandalous affair with Elizabeth Tilton; the tragic death of Theodore Roosevelt’s wife ... Read more

In August 1940, journalist Varian Fry set out on a dangerous mission—one of the least known, but most heroic acts of the twentieth century. With the backing of the Emergency Rescue Committee, Fry flew to Marseilles to rescue some of the world’s most famous artists. He carried $3,000 hidden on his body and a list ... Read more

It can be difficult to engage in conversations about death: Will I say the wrong thing? Am I going to offend someone? Who wants to discuss that morbid stuff anyway? Green-Wood’s book club, Mortality & Me, will help make death, dying, and end-of-life matters an easier subject to talk about through compelling books that tackle ... Read more

Come plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day! Green-Wood is an accredited Level III Arboretum—one of only 27 in the world—home to over 7,000 trees. And the collection continues to grow! Each new planting is selected for its climate adaptiveness, wildlife value, enhancement of the beauty of the landscape, and resilience. Here’s your opportunity to ... Read more