Green-Wood

(Sold Out) Spirited Stroll
2016-10-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NY
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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.

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

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

(Sold Out) Cremation: History and the Modern Process
2016-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | NY
This event is sold out. Make sure you never miss out on tickets again! Green-Wood members get access to tickets weeks before the general public. Join today.
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.

Free. Space is limited; reservations strongly recommended.

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

The Gallant Samuel Sims Talk and Tour
2016-11-12 13:00 - 15:00 | NY
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.
This event has two parts, with separate tickets for each part:

The free talk in the historic Green-Wood chapel. Reservations below strongly recommended.
A guided trolley tour immediately following the talk, $20 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$25 for non-members.

The publication of this book is made possible through a generous grant from the Furthermore foundation.
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. Historic Green-Wood structures, like the Historic Chapel, may not be fully accessible for some individuals. Please contact the Historic Fund for more information.
Click here for our inclement weather policy.
Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.

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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).
Questions?
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.

Happy 200th Birthday, Mr. Wheatley!
2016-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 | NY
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!

$30 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$35 for non-members.

This event will be held in our Historic Chapel and will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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Not a Member?
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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).
Questions?
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.

Twilight Tour
2016-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 | NY
There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk – and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. Arm yourself with a flashlight to explore the cemetery’s stunning landscape as the sun fades over the horizon. You will visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American culture while your tour guide regales you with tales of mystery. The night ends at our famous catacombs, which are normally closed to the public.

This is a walking tour. Comfortable footwear is recommended, as is a flashlight. Dress warmly in case of cold weather.

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

All events will take place rain or shine. 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).
Questions?
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.

Tombs, Tales, and Tunes
2016-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 | NY
Cozy up in the chapel this winter as Green-Wood teams up with Susan Kent of Tell It: Brooklyn to prove that everyone has at least one good story to tell. The evening will feature seasoned storytellers and spirited songs (performed by Charming Disaster, a Brooklyn-based duo that specializes in murder ballads and love songs) inspired by permanent residents of Green-Wood. December’s theme is “Stage Fright” in honor of Green-Wood’s stars who graced the American stage.

Attendees who are so inclined are invited to join in the fun by telling their own tales that fit the evening’s theme. Seasonally appropriate treats will be served. Some material may not be suitable for young audiences.

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

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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Not a Member?
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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).
Questions?
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.

Victorian Fads Trolley Tour
2016-12-10 13:00 - 15:00 | NY
The idle rich of the Victorian Era were among the first to truly embrace the notion of pop culture faddishness, and Green-Wood is home to many of the key characters in these strange and fascinating trends. From arsenic complexion cream and electric corsets, to séances and spirit photography, the Victorians missed no opportunity to jump on the latest bandwagon of wacky and sometimes outrageously dangerous medical, fashionable and spiritual fads.

Join tour guide Lia Niskanen in examining such complex and compelling figures as Washington Irving Bishop, one of the great showmen and mentalists; Anne Leah Fox, the stage mother behind the most successful psychic hoax of the era; William Wilson, the proprietor of a company that purported to cure ailments with electric and magnetic corsets, and many more. You will also explore the curious lengths to which Victorian women went to achieve ultra-white skin, and the strange and dangerous obsession with green dye in the fashions of the day.

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

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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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).
Questions?
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.

Dead Distillers: Book Talk and Tasting
2016-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | NY
Way before Brooklyn had swanky cocktail bars and fancy beer, an armed battle was fought on the streets of Vinegar Hill between American soldiers and moonshiners who had avoided paying taxes on their enterprise. The Whiskey Wars of 1869 are one of the many fascinating tales in Colin Spoelman’s new book Dead Distillers: A History of the Upstarts and Outlaws Who Made American Spirits. Colin, co-founder of Kings County Distillery, details the extensive history of the many personalities who left their mark on liquor and spirit production, some of whom are now permanent residents of Green-Wood, including Hezekiah Pierrepont, Clinton Gilbert, and Charles Wilson.

Colin will share expertise from his new book and offer a tasting of several delectable blends that the Kings County Distillery has been brewing – right here in Brooklyn – since 2010.

$5 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $10 for non-members.

This event will be held in our Historic Chapel and will take place rain or shine. 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).
Questions?
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.

Stars of the Stage Trolley Tour
2016-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | NY
Among Green-Wood’s 560,000 permanent residents are some of the most celebrated personalities of the American stage. On this trolley tour we’ll step back in time and discover the actors, producers, composers, and directors that left their mark on entertainment history.

You will discover the world of William Niblo, whose theater in SoHo was stage for the first American musical The Black Crook, produced in 1866 by William Wheatley; as well as the tragic tales of Laura Keene who was onstage during Lincoln’s assassination and Kate Claxton’s harrowing story when fire engulfed the Brooklyn Theater in 1876. You’ll of course visit our modern Broadway legends Leonard Bernstein and Fred Ebb as well.

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

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?
Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
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).
Questions?
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.

Shortest Day, Longest Night
2016-12-18 14:00 - 16:00 | NY
The winter solstice has been marked with festivities for millennia in cultures across the globe. Did you know that ancient people believed evergreen trees had magical powers to stay green and withstand winter? In our last public program of 2016, just two days before the solstice, join evergreen-filled Green-Wood to celebrate the coming of winter.

Learn of the cemetery’s history, our beautiful Himalayan Pines, and famous residents before ending at the chapel for an outdoor bonfire with warm refreshments, sweet treats, and a great decoration to take home. Be sure to toss on a hat and gloves! This brisk walking tour will start from our gothic archway at the main entrance at 5th Avenue and 25th Street.

$25 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$30 for non-members.

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.

Not a Member?
Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
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).
Questions?
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.

Death Café
2017-01-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2017-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Credit: Art Presson

The Death Café is a simple concept. It was inspired by the centuries-old European salon (or café) where people gathered informally to discuss philosophical, political or scientific ideas. In 2011, British entrepreneur Jon Underwood brought the 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 1,500 death cafes in 26 countries around the world.

Beginning in January 2017, 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. Coffee and light snacks are provided.

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

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Mobile users: Please tap here for free registration.

Cremation: History and Modern Process
2017-01-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Credit: Art Presson

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 (from its origins 32,000 years ago in Australia) 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.

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Mobile users: Please tap here for free registration.

Dead Distillers Trolley Tour
2017-01-28 15:30 - 18:00 | NY
Green-Wood is teaming with our friends at Kings County Distillery to delve into the past and present of distilling, Brooklyn style. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the cemetery’s permanent residents with whiskey connections, including the only casualty in the contentious Whiskey Wars of the mid-1800s. Afterward, the trolley will head to Kings County Distillery in the Brooklyn Navy Yard to explore how whiskey is made and enjoy a tasting of four of their of their delectable products (which they have been producing since 2010).

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.

Limited to 30 persons. This event is strictly 21+; I.D. required. This tour begins promptly at 3:30PM, no late admission allowed.

$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?
Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
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).
Questions?
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.

Winter Twilight Tour
2017-01-28 17:00 - 19:00 | NY
There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk – and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. Arm yourself with a flashlight to explore the cemetery’s stunning landscape as the sun fades over the horizon. You will visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American culture while your tour guide regales you with some mysterious tales. The night ends at our famous catacombs, which are normally closed to the public.

This is a walking tour, comfortable footwear is recommended. It will be cold, so be sure to keep yourself warm!

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

Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.

Not a Member?
Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
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).
Questions?
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.

The Future of the Funeral
2017-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Credit: Art Presson

Funerals may be as old as mankind, but they are continually evolving to meet the needs and demands of a changing world. Join Amy Cunningham, funeral director and death educator, to explore everything from home funeral options to simple cremation services to “green” burials. The most modern and recent technologies will also be presented. She will provide her insights and answer common questions like, “What if my deceased partner/spouse is of a different faith tradition or cultural background?”, “How much direction can I give to celebrants and clergy or to friends and family?”, “Is it possible to host my own funeral before I go?”

In the course of this friendly hour, you’ll get a glimpse of what a funeral can be – and you’ll leave with comforting ideas and inspiration for yourself or someone you love.

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

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Mobile users: Please tap here for free registration.

(Sold Out) Winter Twilight Tour
2017-02-18 17:00 - 19:00 | NY
This event is sold out. Make sure you never miss out on tickets again! Green-Wood members get access to tickets weeks before the general public. Join today.

There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk – and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. Arm yourself with a flashlight to explore the cemetery’s stunning landscape as the sun fades over the horizon. You will visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American culture while your tour guide regales you with some mysterious tales. The night ends at our famous catacombs, which are normally closed to the public.

This is a walking tour, comfortable footwear is recommended. It will be cold, so be sure to keep yourself warm!

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

Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Death Café
2017-03-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2017-04-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
The Death Café is a simple concept. It was inspired by the centuries-old European salon (or café) where people gathered informally to discuss philosophical, political or scientific ideas. In 2011, British entrepreneur Jon Underwood brought the 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 1,500 death cafes in 26 countries around the world.

Beginning in January 2017, 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. Coffee and light snacks are provided.

“A place for people to discuss our inevitable fate” – Gothamist

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

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Mobile users: Please tap here for free registration.

Cremation: History and Modern Process
2017-03-16 17:00 - 18:30, 2017-05-16 17:00 - 18:30 | 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. All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Mobile users: Please tap here for free registration.

Green-Wood in an Hour
2017-03-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2017-04-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Credit: Art Presson

Don’t have a lot of time? These new tours are perfect for you. Because Green-Wood is an immense place, and a visit to our grounds can sometimes be overwhelming. What to see? Where to walk? That’s why we’ve created these short but power packed tours that give you a fascinating look at a single aspect of Green-Wood. On the third Friday of every month, one of our expert staff members will take you behind the scenes for rare insights into this historic cemetery. And after sixty minutes, you’re on your way!

March 17: Treasure Trove: Collecting Green-Wood’s History with Stacy Locke, Manager of Historic Collections

April 21: Setting things Straight: Conserving Monuments with Neela Wickremesinghe, Manager of Restoration and Preservation

May 19: Blossoms and Blooms: Spring Plantings with Joseph Charap, Director of Horticulture

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

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.
Mobile users: Please tap here for free registration.

Healthcare for Trees
2017-03-18 10:00 - 15:00 | NY
A long life depends on good health and, when necessary, a little reduction. It’s true for us. It’s true for trees. Led by Arborist Bill Logan, you’ll practice using hand pruners, lopers, and pole pruners and learn the proper techniques behind sanitary, reduction, and developmental pruning.

Participants will be working in Green-Wood on small trees and shrubs. Tools and protective equipment will be provided. You are encouraged to bring lunch.

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

Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.

Not a Member?
Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
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).
Questions?
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
2017-03-25 15:30 - 18:00 | NY
This event is sold out. 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 with our friends at Kings County Distillery to delve into the past and present of distilling, Brooklyn style. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the cemetery’s permanent residents with whiskey connections, including the only casualty in the contentious Whiskey Wars of the mid-1800s. Afterward, the trolley will head to Kings County Distillery in the Brooklyn Navy Yard to explore how whiskey is made and enjoy a tasting of four of their of their delectable products (which they have been producing since 2010).

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.

Limited to 30 persons. This event is strictly 21+; I.D. required. This tour begins promptly at 3:30PM, no late admission allowed.

$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.

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.

Gardens of Stone: Book Talk and Panel
2017-04-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Credit: Art Presson
New York City is famous for many things – hot dogs, the Empire State Building, pigeons. And add to that list cemeteries. Author and funeral director Alexandra Kathryn Mosca leads us on an armchair tour of cemeteries both large and small (and we are talking really small) throughout the five boroughs. Her new book, Gardens of Stone, explores how memorials and monuments help to tell the tale of New York City, from its humble beginnings to its emergence as a world capital. She will be joined by John Rousmaniere, who has compiled an illustrated history of Evergreens Cemetery (which straddles Brooklyn and Queens), titled Green Oasis in Brooklyn, and Richard L. Simpson, who recently published a book on Staten Island’s Moravian Cemetery.
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.
Mobile users: Please tap here for free registration.

(Sold Out) Dead Distillers Trolley Tour
2017-04-22 15:30 - 18:00 | NY
Green-Wood is teaming with our friends at Kings County Distillery to delve into the past and present of distilling, Brooklyn style. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the cemetery’s permanent residents with whiskey connections, including the only casualty in the contentious Whiskey Wars of the mid-1800s. Afterward, the trolley will head to Kings County Distillery in the Brooklyn Navy Yard to explore how whiskey is made and enjoy a tasting of four of their of their delectable products (which they have been producing since 2010).

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.

Limited to 30 persons. This event is strictly 21+; I.D. required. This tour begins promptly at 3:30PM, no late admission allowed.

$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.

The Future of the Funeral
2017-04-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Funerals may be as old as mankind, but they are continually evolving to meet the needs and demands of a changing world. Join Amy Cunningham, funeral director and death educator, to explore everything from home funeral options to simple cremation services to “green” burials. The most modern and recent technologies will also be presented. She will provide her insights and answer common questions like, “What if my deceased partner/spouse is of a different faith tradition or cultural background?”, “How much direction can I give to celebrants and clergy or to friends and family?”, “Is it possible to host my own funeral before I go?” In the course of this friendly hour, you’ll get a glimpse of what a funeral can be – and you’ll leave with comforting ideas and inspiration for yourself or someone you love.
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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Tree ID Workshop
2017-05-06 10:00 - 15:00 | NY
As home to over 7,000 trees, Green-Wood’s collection of maples, oaks, beeches, and gingkoes is one of the best in New York City. But how can you possibly tell them apart? Arborist Bill Logan leads an intensive five hour workshop that begins with a close study of an array of twigs and leaves, and learning how to classify those using dichotomous keys.

Afterward, tour Green-Wood’s extensive grounds to practice ways of recognizing and distinguishing tree features. You’ll learn helpful tools in identification and easy-to-remember mnemonic aids. This workshop is an enjoyable way to spend a spring afternoon, and you’ll pick up factoids to impress friends on your next outdoor adventure! You are encouraged to bring lunch.

$45 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $50 for nonmembers.

This program takes place in our Historic Chapel, a short walk from our Gothic Arches 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).
Questions?
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.

Death Café
2017-05-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
The Death Café is a simple concept. It was inspired by the centuries-old European salon (or café) where people gathered informally to discuss philosophical, political or scientific ideas. In 2011, British entrepreneur Jon Underwood brought the 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 1,500 death cafes in 26 countries around the world.

Beginning in January 2017, 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. Coffee and light snacks are provided.

“A place for people to discuss our inevitable fate” – Gothamist

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.

Mobile users: Please tap here for free registration.
