Inventors Club: Isabella Goodwin

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn

Learn about Isabella Goodwin, New York City's first female detective! Goodwin was the first woman ever to use her sleuthing skills to bust bank robbers, extortionists and other turn of the century criminals. After learning about her pioneering detective work, visitors will build their own ultraviolet light wand. Use this want to detect counterfeit bills, look for crime scenes, or focus more on your creative side by making light art with special photo paper.

(Sold Out) Historic Trolley Tour

Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.

Each tour boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood. Please note: all tours include a visit to Green-Wood's Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill.