Brooklyn250
Events
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Memorial Day Concert
Update: The event will be going on as planned, with a possible delay to 3pm. Green-Wood’s cherished Memorial Day concert returns for its 26th year, just in time to kick off the 250th anniversary of the United States. Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and bring your friends to enjoy this unforgettable afternoon. We’re thrilled to welcome ... Read more
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A Distant Love: Songs of John and Abigail Adams
Old Stone House & Washington Park 336 Third Street, Brooklyn, New York, United StatesSong Cycle with libretto by Terry Quinn and music by Gary S. Fagin featuring soprano, Elizabeth Dabney, and baritone Thomas Meglioranza. "A Distant Love: Songs of John and Abigail Adams", with libretto by Terry Quinn and music by Gary S. Fagin, celebrates one of the most consequential and influential couples of the Colonial period during ... Read more
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America250: Fourth of July Walking Tour at Green-Wood
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. On this 90-minute walking tour of Green-Wood, you’ll learn how American forces under ... Read more
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America250: Fourth of July Family Trolley Tour at Green-Wood
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. On this family-friendly trolley tour of Green-Wood, you’ll learn how American forces under George ... Read more
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.