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A perennial favorite! Historian Jeff Richman will lead this popular tour through the beautiful fall foliage with tales of murder, mayhem, spirits and the utterly bizarre. Visit the graves of The Wizard of Oz (the actor who played him), George Washington’s favorite dentist, the somewhat shady originator of Spiritualism, and many more. You’ll even get to tour Green-Wood’s Catacombs, usually closed to the public. |
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What is cremation? How long have we been doing it, and how does it work? Amy Cunningham, death educator, leads this tour of cremation’s history (from its origins 32 thousand years ago in Australia!) and its impact on the present and future of funerals. This engaging and sometimes jolly journey will also explore how to choose an end-of-life mode of disposition that expresses your own beliefs and values. Afterward, you will have the opportunity to visit the crematory with Gema LaBoccetta, Green-Wood’s Crematory Manager, as well as enjoy discussion and questions at a short reception. |
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Green-Wood's historian, Jeff Richman – author of the recently published The Gallant Samuel Sims - will discuss the life of Brooklyn native and Civil War hero Captain Samuel Sims, and how the collections of papers and objects that tell his story miraculously were saved from a trash can in California and an old trunk in New York and wound up at Green-Wood. Afterward, Richman will lead a trolley tour exploring the cemetery’s rich Civil War history--including a visit to Captain Sims's grave. |
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Love musicals? Then you won’t want to miss this musical tribute to the guy who got it all started. William Wheatley (1816 – 1876) Green-Wood permanent resident and stage star produced The Black Crook, the first American musical. Think of it — the actors acted and sang — and boy did they sing! The show was five hours long and ran for a record-breaking 474 performances at the famed Niblo’s Garden. What got audiences so excited? This your chance to find out. But that's not all! Songs written, performed, and produced by other Green-Wood residents - including a jingle for five cent cigars, ballads from classic Broadway productions, and a tiny bit of disco - will make this celebration of Wheatley’s 200th birthday a party not to be missed! Be sure to save room for cake! |
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.