The Battle of Antietam: 160 Years Later

The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest day, not just of the Civil War, but in American history. Over 23,000 men were killed, wounded, or missing after Union Major General George McClellan's Army of the Potomac attacked Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.  Join Jeff Richman, Green-Wood's historian, and Matt Dellinger, writer ... Read more

Pollina-Tours of Green-Wood

Rain date: Saturday, September 17th, 11am–12:30pm Take a stroll through Green-Wood and there’s one thing you’ll see (and hear) at every turn—wild bees buzzing about their daily routine. Bee biologist Sarah Kornbluth of the American Museum of Natural History leads this walking tour to highlight how bees live, the resources they need, and where they ... Read more

Event Series Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour

Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour

Join our expert tour guides aboard Green-Wood’s trolley to explore the Cemetery’s historic landscape and most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to Green-Wood, this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in the Battle of Brooklyn, ... Read more