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SUMMARY:America250: Fourth of July Walking Tour at Green-Wood
DESCRIPTION:Travel back to the summer of 1776 and explore Brooklyn’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. The cemetery’s rolling hills were once the site of the Battle of Brooklyn\, the largest battle of the war and a turning point in the fight for independence.   \n\n\n\nOn this 90-minute walking tour of Green-Wood\, you’ll learn how American forces under George Washington narrowly escaped defeat near Battle Hill\, and how this early loss ultimately strengthened the revolutionary cause. We’ll also visit the graves of veterans and others who lived through the war to explore varied experiences and perspectives on this revolutionary era.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBrooklyn 250 is made possible with funding championed by Assemblymember Robert Carroll\, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon\, and State Senator Andrew Gounardes. \n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process\, that is the last ticket available.  \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name. \n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). \n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain. This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations\, contact us at 718-768-7300 or events@green-wood.com. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. \n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders. 
URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/america250-fourth-of-july-walking-tour-at-green-wood/
CATEGORIES:America250,Brooklyn250
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SUMMARY:America250: Fourth of July Family Trolley Tour at Green-Wood
DESCRIPTION:Travel back to the summer of 1776 and explore Brooklyn’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. The Cemetery’s rolling hills were once the site of the Battle of Brooklyn\, the largest battle of the war and a turning point in the fight for independence.   \n\n\n\nOn this family-friendly trolley tour of Green-Wood\, you’ll learn how American forces under George Washington narrowly escaped defeat near Battle Hill\, and how this early loss ultimately strengthened the revolutionary cause. We’ll also visit the graves of veterans and others who lived through the war to explore varied experiences and perspectives on this revolutionary era.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrolley Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nBrooklyn 250 is made possible with funding championed by Assemblymember Robert Carroll\, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon\, and State Senator Andrew Gounardes. \n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process\, that is the last ticket available.  \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nThis program is designed for children\, ages 4 and older\, and their families. \n\n\n\nChildren MUST be accompanied by an adult\, and adult ticket holders MUST be accompanied by a child. Adults and children (ages 2 and older) are required to register tickets. Maximum of four children per adult chaperone.\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name. Children under 2 are free and require no ticket; however\, they must be seated on their guardian’s lap during the trolley tour.\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA-compliant. However\, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA-accessible. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley\, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or email events@green-wood.com. \n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. \n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.  \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders. 
URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/america250-fourth-of-july-family-trolley-tour-at-green-wood/
CATEGORIES:America250,Brooklyn250
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SUMMARY:Battle of Brooklyn Trolley Tour 
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with our annual trolley tour exploring Green-Wood’s role in Revolutionary War history. On August 27\, 1776\, Green-Wood was a battlefield\, and much of the largest battle of the Revolutionary War was fought across the grounds that now make up the Cemetery. Visit key sites connected to the Battle of Brooklyn and discover the people\, places\, and stories that shaped this pivotal moment in the nation’s founding. This popular tour sells out every year\, so reserve your tickets early to avoid disappointment. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrolley Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nThis tour is presented as part of Brooklyn 250 at Green-Wood. Brooklyn 250 is made possible with funding championed by Assemblymember Robert Carroll\, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon\, and State Senator Andrew Gounardes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process\, that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name. \n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). \n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley can accommodate up to two wheelchairs. However\, the trolley may make stops where passengers are encouraged to disembark in areas that are not wheelchair accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason\, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at (718) 768-7300 or events@green-wood.com. To accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley\, please contact us at least one week in advance. \n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders. 
URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/battle-of-brooklyn-trolley-tour-8/
CATEGORIES:America250
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SUMMARY:Gay Gothic: Love\, Loss\, and the Hereafter
DESCRIPTION:Explore what death and memorialization have looked like for Queer people throughout Green-Wood’s 188-year history on this special trolley tour led by Close Friends Collective. From individuals who died and were laid to rest while still in the closet to couples whose love is proudly declared on their shared monuments\, we will revisit the final moments\, obituaries\, and gravesites of LGBTQ+ permanent residents of Green-Wood and consider how their stories have been told both in life and in death.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nClose Friends Collective is a group of Queer artists\, educators\, and performers with a passion for public history. Beyond the gates of Green-Wood\, they work in partnership with Henry Street Settlement and Bluestockings to give queer history walking tours of NYC’s Lower East Side.   \n\n\n\nBrooklyn 250 is made possible with funding championed by Assemblymember Robert Carroll\, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon\, and State Senator Andrew Gounardes. \n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the registration process\, that is the last ticket available.  \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley can accommodate up to two wheelchairs. However\, the trolley may make stops where passengers are encouraged to disembark in areas that are not wheelchair accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason\, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at (718) 768-7300 or events@green-wood.com. To accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley\, please contact us at least one week in advance.\n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.\n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.
URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/gay-gothic-love-loss-and-the-hereafter-6/
CATEGORIES:America250
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SUMMARY:Battle of Brooklyn Trolley Tour 
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with our annual trolley tour exploring Green-Wood’s role in Revolutionary War history. On August 27\, 1776\, Green-Wood was a battlefield\, and much of the largest battle of the Revolutionary War was fought across the grounds that now make up the Cemetery. Visit key sites connected to the Battle of Brooklyn and discover the people\, places\, and stories that shaped this pivotal moment in the nation’s founding. This popular tour sells out every year\, so reserve your tickets early to avoid disappointment. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrolley Tour(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nThis tour is presented as part of Brooklyn 250 at Green-Wood. Brooklyn 250 is made possible with funding championed by Assemblymember Robert Carroll\, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon\, and State Senator Andrew Gounardes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process\, that is the last ticket available. \n\n\n\nBefore Purchasing A Ticket\, Please Note:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name. \n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). \n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley can accommodate up to two wheelchairs. However\, the trolley may make stops where passengers are encouraged to disembark in areas that are not wheelchair accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason\, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at (718) 768-7300 or events@green-wood.com. To accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley\, please contact us at least one week in advance. \n\n\n\nA Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency\, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders. 
URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/battle-of-brooklyn-trolley-tour-7/2026-08-22/
CATEGORIES:America250
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SUMMARY:The Battle of Brooklyn 250: The Meaning of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Come gather where this country began. Two hundred and fifty years ago\, parts of the first major battle of the Revolutionary War was fought on land that is now Green-Wood\, and we’re marking the anniversary with our biggest Battle of Brooklyn event ever!   \n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in August 1776 through costumed interpreters\, civilian and soldier stories\, diverse perspectives on this pivotal moment\, and a special parade and commemoration ceremony. In partnership with institutions across New York City\, we’re offering a fun-filled afternoon that honors those who fought and invites families to reflect on 250 years of American independence. Truly an event for all ages and all of history.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free\, family-friendly event brings Revolutionary-era New York to life with: \n\n\n\n\nCostumed interpreters portraying Continental and British soldiers\, camp followers\, spies\, and George and Martha Washington.\n\n\n\nHands-on activities\, including writing secret messages in invisible ink\, making tricorn hats\, and designing regimental flags.\n\n\n\nDisplays and activities exploring Black\, Indigenous\, Dutch\, and queer histories of the Revolutionary era.\n\n\n\nLive 18th-century music and storytelling.\n\n\n\nA parade to Battle Hill\, where a commemorative ceremony will honor those who lost their lives in the battle.\n\n\n\nAnd so much more!\n\n\n\n\nThe event will conclude with a keynote address from Brooklyn Borough Historian Asad Dandia. \n\n\n\nDownload the day’s program here: \n\n\n\n\nEnglish Program\n\n\n\nSpanish Program\n\n\n\nSimplified Chinese Program\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis program is part of Brooklyn 250 and Battle Week\, organized by our friends at the Old Stone House.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Battle of Brooklyn 250: The Meaning of Freedom is made possible in part by The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\nBrooklyn 250 is made possible with funding championed by Assemblymember Robert Carroll\, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon\, and State Senator Andrew Gounardes. \n\n\n\nPrice: Free. Registration recommended. Suggested donation of $5 per person registered. Donations help support Green-Wood’s free and low-cost programs throughout the year.  \n\n\n\nBEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT\, PLEASE NOTE:\n\n\n\n\nAttendees must follow all instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and volunteers. \n\n\n\nTickets: There are no paper or e-tickets\, and registrants do not have to check in. Registration is helpful to give us an idea of participant numbers so that we may have enough materials on hand. \n\n\n\nWhere To Go: This program begins at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). \n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: This is an outdoor event that will take place in areas with little to no shade. The Modern Chapel will be used as a cooling station. The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA-compliant\, but offers accommodations to meet many needs. Please contact us at (718) 210-3080\, ext. 1\, or email events@green-wood.com to discuss specific arrangements. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until 8am on the day of the event. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders. 
URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/the-battle-of-brooklyn-250-the-meaning-of-freedom/
CATEGORIES:America250,Brooklyn250
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