Special Event
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12 p.m. Green-Wood House Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Don’t miss one of Green-Wood’s most popular events! This weekend, we’re opening many of our most famous and elaborate mausoleums for public perusal. This special look into Green-Wood’s distinct architecture includes the grand mausoleum of piano maker Henry Engelhard Steinway, the rather unusual tomb of the ultra-wealthy Stephen Whitney, as well as the Catacombs and other unique locations usually closed to visitors. Click the event title above for tickets and more information. -
Let’s Do Right By Jim!
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe Creighton Monument, as it appeared in the 19th century.Green-Wood Cemetery and SABR-NYC Invite You on a One-Time Only Private TourTo See Early Baseball Graves and Rare Baseball Items from Green-Wood’s ArchivesTo Help Raise Money to Restore the Creighton Monument His death at 21 shocked the baseball world. He never signed a contract. He is ... Read more
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(Sold Out) 7 p.m. Twilight Tour and Catacomb Cocktails
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk – and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. So take a walk on the wild side during this special event that will lead you on a twilight tour of the expansive grounds. Click for more information and to purchase tickets. -
1 p.m. The Fearless Mrs. Goodwin – The First Female Detective in America Talk and Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin author Elizabeth Mitchell as she tells the fascinating tale of Green-Wood resident Isabella Goodwin, a remarkable woman who broke gender barriers in one of the toughest arenas in the city. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. -
7 p.m. Trivia Night at Brooklyn Historical Society
Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAs a prelude to Halloween, Green-Wood and Brooklyn Historical Society have recruited Trivia Masters Chris Kelley and Stuart Post to host an evening of multimedia pub trivia on a graveyard theme (but light on the grave). Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. -
(Sold Out) 2 p.m. Brooklyn Backstory: Hot Diggity Dogs!
Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesTravel on our history trolley into Brooklyn’s storied past! When it comes to Brooklyn past and present, there’s no better tag team than Green-Wood and the Brooklyn Historical Society. So let us take you on an exploratory trolley ride through some of Brooklyn’s most fun and fascinating subjects. Click the event title above for more information. -
(Sold Out) 2 p.m. Brooklyn Backstory: Hot Diggity Dogs!
Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesTravel on our history trolley into Brooklyn’s storied past! When it comes to Brooklyn past and present, there’s no better tag team than Green-Wood and the Brooklyn Historical Society. So let us take you on an exploratory trolley ride through some of Brooklyn’s most fun and fascinating subjects. Click the event title above for more information. -
(Sold Out) 7:30 p.m. Silent Night – Classic Movies in a Gothic Setting
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesGather in Green-Wood’s cozy historic chapel for a night of movies, music, and hot toddies.
In the age before sound, New York City was the center of the silent film biz. So it’s not surprising that several early movie stars are buried at Green-Wood. See short films from Green-Wood residents: westerns, comedies, even a feminist manifesto called “Petticoat Camp”! Plus professional accompanist Ben Model will play music for each film, just like the old days.
Don’t miss seeing these rare films with live music in a gorgeous silent-era chapel!
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1 p.m. Charlie Tinker: Lincoln’s Telegrapher
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesLearn the fascinating story of Charles Tinker – Civil War telegrapher and confidant for President Abraham Lincoln. Tinker, who has been interred at Green-Wood since 1917, has a fascinating story that had been lost to the annals of time until it was discovered by award-winning author (and Tinker descendant by marriage) Ronda Rich. She will lead you through her discoveries that culminated in a visit to the Tinker Family lot at Green-Wood.
In our Historic Chapel, Rich will delve into Tinker’s astounding past, using fascinating first-hand resources, like Tinker’s personal diaries, that have been handed down through the family. After the talk, board Green-Wood’s trolley with Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman and Ronda Rich for a Civil War tour highlighted by a visit to the Tinker Family lot.
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(Sold Out) 3 p.m. The History of Urban Distilling
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin Kings County Distillery co-founder Colin Spoelman to delve into the unique history of distilling and whiskey culture in New York City. Learn about palatial 18th-century Brooklyn distilleries, the 19th century "whiskey wars" that involved actual casualties, and more -- Brooklyn has played a prominent role in the long and tumultuous history of alcohol in the city.
In Green-Wood's cozy Historic Chapel, Spoelman, author of a new book "The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining," will tell these fascinating tales, all depicted in his book and featuring Green-Wood "permanent residents." After all the whiskey talk, you can pick up a book, have it autographed, and then taste the good stuff with a sampling of Kings County's product. Then you'll hop on Green-Wood's trolley for a tour to whiskey-related sites in Green-Wood.
There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk – and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. So take a walk on the wild side during this special event that will lead you on a twilight tour of the expansive grounds. 
Join author Elizabeth Mitchell as she tells the fascinating tale of Green-Wood resident Isabella Goodwin, a remarkable woman who broke gender barriers in one of the toughest arenas in the city. 
As a prelude to Halloween, Green-Wood and Brooklyn Historical Society have recruited Trivia Masters Chris Kelley and Stuart Post to host an evening of multimedia pub trivia on a graveyard theme (but light on the grave). 
Travel on our history trolley into Brooklyn’s storied past! When it comes to Brooklyn past and present, there’s no better tag team than Green-Wood and the Brooklyn Historical Society. So let us take you on an exploratory trolley ride through some of Brooklyn’s most fun and fascinating subjects. Click the event title above for more information.
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.