Green-Wood

Architecture at Green-Wood
2017-11-18 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Green-Wood is home to a spectacular collection of 19th-century architectural gems by some of the most famed architects in American history. Designing works to immortalize their patrons, many –including James Renwick, Jacob Wrey Mould, and Gamaliel King, among others – have also established their own permanent residences here.

This trolley tour explores the critical role architects have played in transforming the landscapes of not only Green-Wood, but New York City.

$20 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $25 for non-members

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Artist Walk: Discovering Trees and Stones
2017-11-18 12:00 - 15:00
There is no better way to enjoy the impressive array of fall foliage than by exploring New York City’s best kept greenspace.

Beginning at the Fort Hamilton Gate House, artist Matthew Jensen will guide visitors on three-hour walks to discover Green-Wood’s rich collection of majestic trees and historic monuments. Jensen will be accompanied on each walk by a member of Green-Wood’s staff who will share their own behind-the-scenes experience and knowledge of the cemetery. No walk will be the same; come once, twice or three times for unexpected encounters!

Each walk meets at Green-Wood’s Fort Hamilton entrance, located at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Micieli Place, easily accessible on the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Station.

$20 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $25 for non-members

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Birding in Peace
2017-12-03 07:00 - 08:30, 2017-12-10 07:00 - 08:30, 2018-01-28 07:00 - 08:30, 2018-02-18 07:00 - 08:30, 2018-02-25 06:30 - 08:00, 2018-03-11 06:30 - 08:00
Dec. 3 & 10: 7:00 AM
Jan. 28: 7:00 AM
Feb. 11: 7:00 AM
Feb. 25: 6:30 AM
March 11: 6:30 AM
March 25: 7:00 AM

Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean that there aren’t interesting birds to discover in Green-Wood. For some bird species that migrate south after the breeding season, Brooklyn is their Miami during the cold months. Spend the early morning exploring the cemetery, looking for overwintering waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, finches and any half-hardy birds that decided to stick around. By February we’ll see some of the early north-bound birds beginning to trickle back into the area.

$10 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $15 for non-members

Green-Wood’s official birding checklist is available to pick up from the security guard at the main entrance on 25th Street or to print here. Comfortable footwear is recommended.

For this program you will check in at the Gothic Arches, right at the main entrance. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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Managing the Designed Landscape: Curating Collections in a Time of Environmental Change
2017-12-07 18:30 - 20:00
A discussion featuring Todd Forrest, Melanie Sifton and Joseph Charap
Moderator: Art Presson
How do stewards of botanical gardens and arboreta manage the design projects within their grounds? What happens when landscape design conflicts with and curatorial goals, such as expanding diversity, and increasing specific species or classes of plants? What impact does climate change have on an institution’s plant collection and the plants selected for new projects? Join us for a lively discussion of these questions and more with Todd Forrest of New York Botanical Garden, Melanie Sifton of Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Green-Wood’s Director of Horticulture, Joseph Charap. Our moderator, Art Presson, is Vice President of Design and Landscape here at Green-Wood.
Tickets: $20, $15 for members of Green-Wood or The Brooklyn Historical Society
Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel: enter cemetery through main gates at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue
Click here for our inclement weather policy. This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
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Historic Landscapes as Venues for Sustainable Design with Larry Weaner
2017-12-14 18:30 - 20:00
For just under thirty years, renowned landscape designer Larry Weaner has urged America to rethink its love affair with the manicured lawn. Since establishing his firm in 1982, Weaner has pushed for “planned, natural landscapes” that eliminate the need for frequent mowing and other unsustainable practices, advocating native plants that have an ecological relationship to the indigenous landscape. Weaner is now one of the most sought-after and forward-thinking landscape designers in the world. At Green-Wood, he has just completed the first phase of redesigning the tiered slopes (dotted with nineteenth-century mausoleums) alongside the Historic Chapel. Through his thoughtful plant selection, he has introduced flora that might have grown here in the cemetery’s earliest days (1830s), creating a habitat for pollinators and wildlife. In this program, Weaner will discuss how historic landscapes can become pioneers in the field of sustainable design.
Tickets: $20, $15 for members of Green-Wood or The Brooklyn Historical Society
Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel: enter cemetery through main gates at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue
Click here for our inclement weather policy. This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
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Wreath Making Workshop
2017-12-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
There’s no time like the holidays to impress your friends and family. A beautiful home-made wreath will win you enough kudos to last you the whole year. Join Brooklyn-based expert florist Mindy Cardozo for an evening workshop to learn how to make your own wreath. Whether you’re super crafty or super klutzy, Mindy will guide you through the process using a variety of wintry plants and materials.

Why are we making wreaths at Green-Wood? Wreaths are some of the most common motifs on monuments and mausoleums at Green-Wood. Also, since the Victorian era, it’s been a holiday tradition to adorn the gravesite of loved ones with evergreen wreaths. But regardless of where you’ll use your own wreath, we celebrate the holiday spirit of coming together to design and create them.

All supplies are included, as well as warm refreshments and seasonal treats. This event will take place in the Historic Chapel.

$50 for members of Green‑Wood and BHS / $55 for non-members.

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Murder, Mayhem & Disaster Trolley Tour
2017-12-16 11:00 - 13:00
Serene, beautiful Green-Wood is the final resting place for many victims – and perpetrators – of violence. Join Historic Fund tour guide Ruth Edebohls to hear some of their fascinating stories. The Morro Castle disaster and possible murder of her captain, the sinking of the steamship Artic, the Malbone Street train crash, a suicide on the grave of a beloved wife, the arsenic and clam chowder murder, Titanic survivors, the Brooklyn Theatre fire, and the couple who mysteriously drowned together are just some of the stories you’ll hear.

$15 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $20 for non-members

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Dead Distillers Trolley Tour
2017-12-16 14:00 - 17:00, 2018-01-20 14:00 - 17:00
Green-Wood is teaming up with our friends at Kings County Distillery to delve into the storied past of distilling in Brooklyn. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the cemetery’s “permanent residents” with whiskey connections, including the one and only casualty of the Brooklyn Whiskey Wars of the late 1860s and early 1870s. Afterward, the trolley will head to Kings County Distillery in the Brooklyn Navy Yard where visitors will see first-hand how whiskey is made and enjoy a tasting of four delectable varieties.

This tour is based upon the newly published book “Dead Distillers: A History of the Upstarts and Outlaws who Made American Spirits” by Colin Spoelman, co-founder and Master Distiller at Kings County Distillery. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the distillery.

You must be 21 or older to participate in this tour; I.D. required.

$35 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $40 for non-members

Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility device on the trolley, advance arrangements must be made. Please call (718) 210-3080, ext. 1. Please note that portions of the tour take place outside the trolley and may require exiting the vehicle on multiple occasions. Please contact the Historic Fund for more information.

For this program you will check in at the Gothic Arches, right at the main entrance. Trolley tours are run rain or shine, with the exception of dangerous conditions as determined by Green-Wood. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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Death Café
2017-12-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-01-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-03-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
The Death Café is inspired by the centuries-old European salon (or café), an informal gathering to discuss philosophical, political or scientific ideas. In 2011, British entrepreneur Jon Underwood brought this concept to discussions of the most universal topic of all: death. Underwood’s intention was to provide an opportunity to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” Today, there are over 4,400 Death Cafes in 26 countries around the world.
Green-Wood is proud to host monthly gatherings of the Death Café here in our beautiful, modern chapel. Amy Cunningham, death educator and creator of the Brooklyn-based blog TheInspiredFuneral.com, invites participants to share their thoughts and feelings on death. It’s an opportunity for safe and open exchanges, without an agenda. Tea and light snacks are provided.
“A place for people to discuss our inevitable fate.” – Gothamist
“It’s a reversal for American culture, which for a long time has shied away from these conversations.” – Village Voice
“[E]ncouraging people to talk about death more freely and naturally.” – Haaretz
Free to attend, RSVP recommended. Please register using the Eventbrite box below.
This program takes place in our Modern Chapel just to the right after passing through the Gothic Arches at the main entrance. All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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Cremation: History and Modern Process
2018-01-13 15:30 - 17:00, 2018-02-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
What is cremation? How long have we been doing it, and how does it work? Amy Cunningham, death educator, leads this presentation of cremation’s history and its impact on present-day and future funerals. This engaging and sometimes even light-hearted exploration will also touch on 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, then chat with Amy and other attendees at a short reception.

Free to attend, RSVP recommended. Please register using the Eventbrite box below.

This program takes place in our Modern Chapel just to the right after passing through the Gothic Arches at the main entrance. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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How to Talk to Kids About Death
2018-01-28 15:30 - 17:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Creative Time Presents Sophie Calle’s “Here Lies the Secrets of the Green-Wood Cemetery”

How do we explain death and dying to our children? How much should they know and when? How can a pet’s death or a grandparent’s declining health be explained in a way that’s understandable? How can we engage their curiosity, talents, and emotions in funeral practices and traditions? Join funeral director and death educator Amy Cunningham and child and adolescent psychotherapist and registered play therapist Liana Smith-Murphy for an enlightening conversation on the best practices for discussing death with children.

This program is intended for parents with children of any age.

Free to attend, RSVP recommended. Please register using the Eventbrite box below.

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This program is presented in partnership with Park Slope Parents.

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Valentine’s Day Bouquets
2018-02-13 18:30 - 20:30
Valentine’s Day. We all know the drill: a box of chocolates, a goofy card, and a dozen red roses. Why not give that special someone in your life a personalized hand-crafted gift? Join Brooklyn-based expert florist Mindy Cardozo for an evening workshop to learn how to make a truly unique floral arrangement. Whether you’re super crafty or super klutzy, Mindy will guide you through the process and explain how to use a variety of seasonal flowers and plants to add your own distinct touches.

Regardless of whom your bouquet is for, we celebrate the spirit of Valentine’s Day by coming together to design and create them. All supplies are included, as well as warm refreshments and seasonal treats. This event will take place in the Historic Chapel.

$50, including all supplies, for members of Green‑Wood and BHS / $55 for non-members.

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Black in Brooklyn
2018-02-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2018-02-24 11:00 - 13:00
In honor of Black History Month, Green-Wood presents this celebration and recognition of the unique stories of black lives in Green-Wood. Although Brooklyn and New York City have long struggled with segregation and racism, they also have a history of diversity, progress, and activism. This trolley tour, led by Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman, will examine the life and accomplishments of many prominent black New Yorkers, as well as several abolitionists who fought for freedom in America.
You’ll visit the monuments of Susan Smith McKinney Steward, the first black female doctor in the state; Jean-Michel Basquiat, innovative artist of the 1970s and ’80s; Jeremiah Hamilton, New York’s first black millionaire; civil war heroes and survivors; freed slaves working as abolitionists, and more. Their stories illustrate the long struggle towards equality.
$15 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $20 for non-members.
Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility device on the trolley, advance arrangements must be made. Please call (718) 210-3080, ext. 1. Please note that portions of the tour take place outside the trolley and may require exiting the vehicle on multiple occasions. Please contact the Historic Fund for more information.
For this program you will check in at the Gothic Arches, right at the main entrance. Trolley tours are run rain or shine, with the exception of dangerous conditions as determined by Green-Wood. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.

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Click the “Enter promotional code here (members, use your ID#)” link in the bottom right corner of the ticket box and enter your ID number to apply your ticket discount. Please note that the Senior, Individual and Student membership levels are limited to only one Member Ticket per event (for additional tickets, please purchase at the regular price).
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Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

(Sold Out) Dead Distillers Trolley Tour
2018-02-17 14:00 - 17:00, 2018-03-17 14:00 - 17:00
The tour on this date is sold out. Scroll down to buy tickets for another date, and make sure you never miss out on tickets again! Green-Wood members get access to tickets weeks before the general public. Join today.

Green-Wood is teaming up with our friends at Kings County Distillery to delve into the storied past of distilling in Brooklyn. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the cemetery’s “permanent residents” with whiskey connections, including the one and only casualty of the Brooklyn Whiskey Wars of the late 1860s and early 1870s. Afterward, the trolley will head to Kings County Distillery in the Brooklyn Navy Yard where visitors will see first-hand how whiskey is made and enjoy a tasting of four delectable varieties.

This tour is based upon the newly published book “Dead Distillers: A History of the Upstarts and Outlaws who Made American Spirits” by Colin Spoelman, co-founder and Master Distiller at Kings County Distillery. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the distillery.

You must be 21 or older to participate in this tour; I.D. required.

$35 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $40 for non-members

Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility device on the trolley, advance arrangements must be made. Please call (718) 210-3080, ext. 1. Please note that portions of the tour take place outside the trolley and may require exiting the vehicle on multiple occasions. Please contact the Historic Fund for more information.

For this program you will check in at the Gothic Arches, right at the main entrance. Trolley tours are run rain or shine, with the exception of dangerous conditions as determined by Green-Wood. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.

Not a Member?
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Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (members, use your ID#)” link in the bottom right corner of the ticket box and enter your ID number to apply your ticket discount. Please note that the Senior, Individual and Student membership levels are limited to only one Member Ticket per event (for additional tickets, please purchase at the regular price).
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Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Birders: Tweet at Us
2018-03-01 18:30 - 20:00
Calling all birders! Joseph Charap, Green-Wood’s Director of Horticulture, leads a community forum to address the cemetery’s commitment to birds, birders, and birding. He will discuss efforts that are currently underway to support wildlife habitats throughout Green-Wood’s extensive landscape, as well as addressing feedback and suggestions from the birding community.

Free to attend, RSVP recommended. Please register using the Eventbrite box below.

This program takes place in our Modern Chapel just to the right after passing through the Gothic Arches at the main entrance. All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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(Sold Out) Into the Night: Portraits of Life and Death
2018-03-11 13:30 - 18:00
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Into the Night is a feature-length PBS documentary exploring diverse perspectives on death and dying. Through the lens of astrophysics, art, cryonics, near death experiences and green burials, nine unique individuals from all walks of life challenge us to rethink our place in the universe. Each of them has been forever changed by encounters with mortality. Into the Night will be broadcast on PBS on March 26, 2018.

This event has two parts, with separate tickets for each part. If you’d like to attend both, please order tickets for both in the Eventbrite box below:

Panel Discussion: 1:30 – 3 PM
Free
Amy Cunningham, death educator and founder of Fitting Tribute Funeral Services, leads a salon-style panel discussion with key subjects from Into the Night, creative members of the death positive movement, and innovators in eco-burial. Panelists include:

– Adam Frank, Ph.D., astrophysicist, NPR commentator and author, (interviewed in “Into the Night”) has developing advanced supercomputer tools for studying how stars form and die at the University of Rochester.

– Tieraona Low Dog, M.D. (also interviewed in “Into the Night”), is an author, Integrative Medicine physician and an internationally recognized expert on herbal medicine and women’s health. She is a frequent guest on NPR’s “The People’s Pharmacy.”

– Bess Lovejoy, author of Rest in Pieces: The Curious Fate of Famous Corpses, is a staff editor at Mental Floss and a member of The Order of the Good Death, a collective of death positive and green burial professionals.

Screening and Q&A: 3:30 – 6 PM
$10 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $15 for non-members.
This evening’s special screening will take place in the Historic Chapel and be followed by a Q&A featuring award-winning Writer/Director/Producer Helen Whitney.

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Birding Basics
2018-03-17 10:00 - 12:00
Just in time for spring migration!

Birding is one of this country’s fastest growing hobbies, and there is no place better to enjoy it in Brooklyn than at Green-Wood! This two-part course will teach the beginner birder the why, where, how, and what of birding. With over 250 species of birds residing in, or passing through, the Big Apple every year, learn where to look for, and how to identify, many of the species in this diverse group of animals. Our second session will end with a walk through the Cemetery, applying some of the lessons learned in the classroom.

Green-Wood’s official birding checklist is available to pick up from the security guard at the main entrance on 25th Street or to print here. Comfortable footwear is recommended.

$35 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $40 for non-members. One ticket secures a spot for both sessions, Saturday March 17th and Sunday March 18th from 10am to 12pm.

For this program you will check in at the Gothic Arches, right at the main entrance. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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Click the “Enter promotional code here (members, use your ID#)” link in the bottom right corner of the ticket box and enter your ID number to apply your ticket discount. Please note that the Senior, Individual and Student membership levels are limited to only one Member Ticket per event (for additional tickets, please purchase at the regular price).
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Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.
