7 p.m. Exclusive Twilight Tour for LivingSocial Members Only
2012-08-25 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
August 25th, 7-9:30pm
The Living Social Twilight Tours have been rescheduled for Thursday, August 30th and Saturday, August 25th at 7pm . Please note that the rescheduled events will begin an hour earlier than the original time – please make a note of this on your voucher.
Only Thursday July 26th vouchers will be accepted on Thursday, the 30th. Only Saturday July 28th vouchers will be accepted on August 25th. Just bring your Living Social voucher (and a flashlight!) with you on the corresponding day. If you are unable to attend your rescheduled event, please email chelseadowell@green-wood.com.
There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk – and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. Normally in operation only during daylight hours, this special event will lead you on a twilight tour of the expansive grounds. As the sun sets on 478 spectacular acres, you’ll weave through stunning landscapes and visit the graves of prominent figures in New York and American culture.
After the walking tour, enjoy drinks, light refreshments and live accordion music in the cemetery. Our catacombs and several mausolea will be open, so you can wander around by torchlight and visit the opulent indoor resting places of Green-Wood as you sip your drink.
Tickets for this event are no longer available.

Beer for this event has been lovingly provided by Brooklyn Brewery.
Mausoleum photo at right by P-h-o-e-n-i-x on Flickr, used with permission.

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2012-08-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Green-Wood Trolley
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Trolley Tour Schedule:
Sunday, April 29: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 2: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 9: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, May 13: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 16: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 23: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, May 27: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 30: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, June 6: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, June 10: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, June 13: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, June 20: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, June 24: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, June 27: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 4: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 8: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 11: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 18: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 25: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 29: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 1: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 8: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, August 12: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 15: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 22: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, August 26: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 29: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood, in addition to a visit to the Historic Chapel, Battle Hill, and several stops where visitors have the option to walk outside.
Our Historic Fund trolley tour guides:
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
A Brooklyn native, Ruth Edebohls is a licensed New York City tour guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. After working for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years, Ruth became a tour guide for the Green-Wood Historic Fund several years ago. She has created and led a host of fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
After retiring from many years of teaching, Tom Russell became a volunteer at Green-Wood in 2003, greeting visitors and answering their questions. Tom long has been fascinated with the cemetery’s history, architecture, topography, natural beauty, and the stories of its permanent residents. His greatest interest is Green-Wood’s visitors who come from around the country and the world to see this great place.
Meeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
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1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2012-08-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2012-09-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2012-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Green-Wood Trolley
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Trolley Tour Schedule:
Sunday, August 26: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 29: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, September 5: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, September 9: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, September 12: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, September 19: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, September 23: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, September 26: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 3: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 10: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, October 14: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 17: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 24: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 31: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 7: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, November 11: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 14: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 21: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, November 25: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 28: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood. Please note: all tours include a visit to Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill.
Our Historic Fund trolley tour guides:
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
A Brooklyn native, Ruth Edebohls is a licensed New York City tour guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. After working for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years, Ruth became a tour guide for the Green-Wood Historic Fund several years ago. She has created and led a host of fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
After retiring from many years of teaching, Tom Russell became a volunteer at Green-Wood in 2003, greeting visitors and answering their questions. Tom long has been fascinated with the cemetery’s history, architecture, topography, natural beauty, and the stories of its permanent residents. His greatest interest is Green-Wood’s visitors who come from around the country and the world to see this great place.
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
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Not a Member?
Get a free ticket with a membership at left and purchase additional Member Discount Tickets if desired. 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?
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7 p.m. Exclusive Twilight Tour for LivingSocial Members Only
2012-08-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
August 30th, 7-9:30pm
The Living Social Twilight Tours have been rescheduled for Thursday, August 30th and Saturday, August 25th at 7pm . Please note that the rescheduled events will begin an hour earlier than the original time – please make a note of this on your voucher.
Only Thursday July 26th vouchers will be accepted on Thursday, the 30th. Only Saturday July 28th vouchers will be accepted on August 25th. Just bring your Living Social voucher (and a flashlight!) with you on the corresponding day. If you are unable to attend your rescheduled event, please email chelseadowell@green-wood.com.
There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk – and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. Normally in operation only during daylight hours, this special event will lead you on a twilight tour of the expansive grounds. As the sun sets on 478 spectacular acres, you’ll weave through stunning landscapes and visit the graves of prominent figures in New York and American culture.
After the walking tour, enjoy drinks, light refreshments and live accordion music in the cemetery. Our catacombs and several mausolea will be open, so you can wander around by torchlight and visit the opulent indoor resting places of Green-Wood as you sip your drink.
Tickets for this event are no longer available.

Beer for this event has been lovingly provided by Brooklyn Brewery.
Mausoleum photo at right by P-h-o-e-n-i-x on Flickr, used with permission.

1 p.m. Southern Exposure: More Tales of Green-Wood Walking Tour
2012-09-16 13:00 - 15:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Follow veteran Green-Wood tour guide Ruth Edebohls to the less-seen southern side of the cemetery, where monuments and mausoleums have many fascinating stories to tell.
Hear the stories of the Park Slope plane crash of 1960, “Truth Seeker” D. M. Bennett, a Russian prince, gangsters Joey Gallo and Albert Anastasia, lyricist Fred Ebb, an early Richard Upjohn mausoleum, several artists, the generation-spanning Cutter family from a Civil War general to a 20th-century U.S. senator, and more. Walk may be hilly and strenuous — wear good walking shoes.
Walking tour: $10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Reservations recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
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Not a Member?
Get a free ticket with a membership at left and purchase additional Member Discount Tickets if desired. Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (G-W Members: Use your Member 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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2 p.m. Ferdinand Ward: 19th-Century Swindler Talk & Tour
2012-09-30 14:00 - 16:00 | The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
The title of Geoffrey Ward‚Äôs book says it all: A Disposition to Be Rich: How a Small-Town Pastor‚Äôs Son Ruined an American President, Brought on a Wall Street Crash, and Made Himself the Best-Hated Man in the United States.
In the era of Madoff and Ponzi, America has all but forgotten about the original king of the swindle, Ferdinand Ward. Unmatched in ambition, Ward defrauded businessmen, celebrities, his own late wife and even President Ulysses S. Grant. Join Geoffrey Ward, acclaimed historian and great-grandson of Ferdinand, to delve into the sordid details of this sweet-talking con man. After the talk, enjoy a trolley tour of scandalous Green-Wood residents, including Ferdinand Ward himself.
This event has two parts, with separate tickets for each part:

The free book talk/presentation in the historic Green-Wood chapel.

A guided trolley tour immediately following the talk. Tickets are $15 for members of the Green-Wood Historic Fund and $20 for non-members.

Seating is limited for both the talk and the trolley tour, and reservations are recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below — click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
Please include both free talk tickets and trolley tour tickets in your order if you would like to attend both parts of the event.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
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Not a Member?
Get a free ticket with a membership at left and purchase additional Member Discount Tickets if desired. Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (G-W Members: Use your Member 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.

1 p.m. Two Late October Walking Tours
2012-10-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
“Gather ’round, boys and girls, for a titillating Halloween tale . . .” – USA Today
“Now that the scandalous are safely underground, you’ll never get any closer than this.” – Yahoo News
Celebrate the fall season with tales of murder, mayhem, spirits and ghosts on our annual autumn tours led by Green-Wood’s historian Jeff Richman. Visit the graves of The Wizard of Oz, George Washington’s favorite dentist, the founders of Spiritualism, and many more. The tour includes a visit to the Catacombs, usually closed to the public.
Get into the autumnal mood and enjoy a cool, crisp day among 478 acres of beautiful fall foliage. This is a very, very popular tour, so please arrive early.
Walking tours: $15 for Green-Wood Historic Fund members / $20 for non-members. Reservations recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
Please note that the Saturday tour is filling up quickly. Visitors looking for a smaller tour group may prefer to register for the Sunday tour.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
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Not a Member?
Get a free ticket with a membership at left and purchase additional Member Discount Tickets if desired. Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (G-W Members: Use your Member 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.

1 p.m. Two Late October Walking Tours
2012-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
“Gather ’round, boys and girls, for a titillating Halloween tale . . .” – USA Today
“Now that the scandalous are safely underground, you’ll never get any closer than this.” – Yahoo News
Celebrate the fall season with tales of murder, mayhem, spirits and ghosts on our annual autumn tours led by Green-Wood’s historian Jeff Richman. Visit the graves of The Wizard of Oz, George Washington’s favorite dentist, the founders of Spiritualism, and many more. The tour includes a visit to the Catacombs, usually closed to the public.
Get into the autumnal mood and enjoy a cool, crisp day among 478 acres of beautiful fall foliage. This is a very, very popular tour, so please arrive early.
Walking tours: $15 for Green-Wood Historic Fund members / $20 for non-members. Reservations recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
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Not a Member?
Get a free ticket with a membership at left and purchase additional Member Discount Tickets if desired. Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (G-W Members: Use your Member 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.

(Canceled) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2012-10-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Green-Wood Trolley
Due to unfortunate consequences of Hurricane Sandy, this event has been cancelled. Click here to see later tour dates on our calendar. Call 718-210-3071 for additional information.
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Trolley Tour Schedule:
Sunday, August 26: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 29: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, September 5: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, September 9: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, September 12: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, September 19: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, September 23: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, September 26: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 3: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 10: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, October 14: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 17: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 24: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 31: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 7: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, November 11: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 14: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 21: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, November 25: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 28: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood. Please note: all tours include a visit to Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill.
Our Historic Fund trolley tour guides:
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
A Brooklyn native, Ruth Edebohls is a licensed New York City tour guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. After working for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years, Ruth became a tour guide for the Green-Wood Historic Fund several years ago. She has created and led a host of fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
After retiring from many years of teaching, Tom Russell became a volunteer at Green-Wood in 2003, greeting visitors and answering their questions. Tom long has been fascinated with the cemetery’s history, architecture, topography, natural beauty, and the stories of its permanent residents. His greatest interest is Green-Wood’s visitors who come from around the country and the world to see this great place.
Due to unfortunate consequences of Hurricane Sandy, this event has been cancelled. Click here to see later tour dates on our calendar. Call 718-210-3071 for additional information.

8:15 p.m. Moonrise Walking Tour
2012-11-03 20:15 - 22:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Don’t forget your flashlight for this nocturnal tour led by Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman.
Night’s cloak of darkness will have already descended when the trek through Green-Wood begins. Watch the moon rise, illuminating Green-Wood’s winding paths and lighting the way to sculptures, tombstones and mausoleums.
Visit some of Green-Wood’s many illustrious permanent residents and end with a stroll inside the Catacombs, usually closed to the public. Live accordion music accompanies this unique experience of Green-Wood at night.
Walking tour: $15 for Green-Wood Historic Fund members / $20 for non-members. Reservations recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
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Not a Member?
Get a free ticket with a membership at left and purchase additional Member Discount Tickets if desired. Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (G-W Members: Use your Member 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?
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1 p.m. Murder, Mayhem & Disasters of Green-Wood Walking Tour
2012-11-18 13:00 - 15:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
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 Arctic, the Malbone Street train crash, a suicide on the grave of a beloved wife, the arsenic and clam chowder murder, Titanic survivors and the Brooklyn Theatre fire are just some of the tragic tales you’ll hear amidst a landscape of late fall beauty. Walk may be hilly and strenuous — wear good walking shoes.
Walking tour: $10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Reservations recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
(Inclement Weather Policy)

Not a Member?
Get a free ticket with a membership at left and purchase additional Member Discount Tickets if desired. Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (G-W Members: Use your Member 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.

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2012-11-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2012-11-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2012-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Green-Wood Trolley
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Trolley Tour Schedule:
Wednesday, November 21: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, November 25: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 28: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 5: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, December 9: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 12: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 19: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 26: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, December 30: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 2: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 9: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 16: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 23: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 30: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 6: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 13: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 20: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 27: Discover Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood. Please note: all tours include a visit to Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill.
Our Historic Fund trolley tour guides:
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
A Brooklyn native, Ruth Edebohls is a licensed New York City tour guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. After working for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years, Ruth became a tour guide for the Green-Wood Historic Fund several years ago. She has created and led a host of fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
After retiring from many years of teaching, Tom Russell became a volunteer at Green-Wood in 2003, greeting visitors and answering their questions. Tom long has been fascinated with the cemetery’s history, architecture, topography, natural beauty, and the stories of its permanent residents. His greatest interest is Green-Wood’s visitors who come from around the country and the world to see this great place.
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
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1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2012-12-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2013-01-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2013-01-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2013-01-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2013-02-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Green-Wood Trolley
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Trolley Tour Schedule:
Wednesday, November 21: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, November 25: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 28: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 5: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, December 9: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 12: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 19: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 26: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, December 30: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 2: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 9: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, January 13: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 16: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 23: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, January 27: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 30: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 6: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, February 10: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 13: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 20: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, February 24: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 27: Discover Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood. Please note: all tours include a visit to Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill.
Our Historic Fund trolley tour guides:
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
A Brooklyn native, Ruth Edebohls is a licensed New York City tour guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. After working for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years, Ruth became a tour guide for the Green-Wood Historic Fund several years ago. She has created and led a host of fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
After retiring from many years of teaching, Tom Russell became a volunteer at Green-Wood in 2003, greeting visitors and answering their questions. Tom long has been fascinated with the cemetery’s history, architecture, topography, natural beauty, and the stories of its permanent residents. His greatest interest is Green-Wood’s visitors who come from around the country and the world to see this great place.
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
(Inclement Weather Policy)

Not a Member?
Get a free ticket with a membership at left and purchase additional Member Discount Tickets if desired. 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?
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1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour Test
2013-01-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Green-Wood Trolley
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Trolley Tour Schedule:
Wednesday, November 21: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, November 25: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 28: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 5: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, December 9: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 12: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 19: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 26: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, December 30: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 2: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 9: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, January 13: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 16: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 23: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, January 27: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 30: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 6: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, February 10: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 13: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 20: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, February 24: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 27: Discover Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood. Please note: all tours include a visit to Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill.
Our Historic Fund trolley tour guides:
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
A Brooklyn native, Ruth Edebohls is a licensed New York City tour guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. After working for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years, Ruth became a tour guide for the Green-Wood Historic Fund several years ago. She has created and led a host of fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
After retiring from many years of teaching, Tom Russell became a volunteer at Green-Wood in 2003, greeting visitors and answering their questions. Tom long has been fascinated with the cemetery’s history, architecture, topography, natural beauty, and the stories of its permanent residents. His greatest interest is Green-Wood’s visitors who come from around the country and the world to see this great place.
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
(Inclement Weather Policy)

(Canceled) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2013-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Green-Wood Trolley
Canceled due to snow. Click here to see other tours available.
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Trolley Tour Schedule:
Wednesday, November 21: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, November 25: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 28: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 5: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, December 9: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 12: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 19: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 26: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, December 30: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 2: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 9: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, January 13: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 16: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 23: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, January 27: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 30: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 6: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, February 10: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 13: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 20: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, February 24: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 27: Discover Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood. Please note: all tours include a visit to Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill.
Our Historic Fund trolley tour guides:
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
A Brooklyn native, Ruth Edebohls is a licensed New York City tour guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. After working for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years, Ruth became a tour guide for the Green-Wood Historic Fund several years ago. She has created and led a host of fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
After retiring from many years of teaching, Tom Russell became a volunteer at Green-Wood in 2003, greeting visitors and answering their questions. Tom long has been fascinated with the cemetery’s history, architecture, topography, natural beauty, and the stories of its permanent residents. His greatest interest is Green-Wood’s visitors who come from around the country and the world to see this great place.

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2013-02-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2013-03-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2013-03-31 13:00 - 15:00, 2013-04-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Green-Wood Trolley
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Trolley Tour Schedule:
Wednesday, February 27: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 6: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, March 10: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 13: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 20: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 27: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, March 31: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 3: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 10: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, April 14: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 17: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 24: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, April 28: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 1: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 8: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, May 12: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 15: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 22: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, May 26: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 29: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood. Please note: all tours include a visit to Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill.
Our Historic Fund trolley tour guides:
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
A Brooklyn native, Ruth Edebohls is a licensed New York City tour guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. After working for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years, Ruth became a tour guide for the Green-Wood Historic Fund several years ago. She has created and led a host of fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
After retiring from many years of teaching, Tom Russell became a volunteer at Green-Wood in 2003, greeting visitors and answering their questions. Tom long has been fascinated with the cemetery’s history, architecture, topography, natural beauty, and the stories of its permanent residents. His greatest interest is Green-Wood’s visitors who come from around the country and the world to see this great place.
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
(Inclement Weather Policy)

Not a Member?
Get a free ticket with a membership at left and purchase additional Member Discount Tickets if desired. 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.

3 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2013-04-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2013-05-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Green-Wood Trolley
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Trolley Tour Schedule:
Wednesday, May 1: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 8: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, May 12: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 15: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 22: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, May 26: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 29: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, June 5: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, June 9: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, June 12: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, June 19: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, June 26: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, June 30: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 3: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 10: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 14: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 17: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 24: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, July 28: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 31: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 7: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, August 11: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 14: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 21: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, August 25: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 28: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood. Please note: all tours include a visit to Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill.
Our Historic Fund trolley tour guides:
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
A Brooklyn native, Ruth Edebohls is a licensed New York City tour guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. After working for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years, Ruth became a tour guide for the Green-Wood Historic Fund several years ago. She has created and led a host of fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
After retiring from many years of teaching, Tom Russell became a volunteer at Green-Wood in 2003, greeting visitors and answering their questions. Tom long has been fascinated with the cemetery’s history, architecture, topography, natural beauty, and the stories of its permanent residents. His greatest interest is Green-Wood’s visitors who come from around the country and the world to see this great place.
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
(Inclement Weather Policy)

Not a Member?
Get a free ticket with a membership at left and purchase additional Member Discount Tickets if desired. 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) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2013-05-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Green-Wood Trolley
This event is sold out. Please click here to return to our calendar.
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Trolley Tour Schedule:
Wednesday, February 27: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 6: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, March 10: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 13: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 20: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 27: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, March 31: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 3: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 10: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, April 14: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 17: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 24: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, April 28: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 1: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 8: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, May 12: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 15: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 22: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, May 26: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 29: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood. Please note: all tours include a visit to Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill.
Our Historic Fund trolley tour guides:
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
A Brooklyn native, Ruth Edebohls is a licensed New York City tour guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. After working for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years, Ruth became a tour guide for the Green-Wood Historic Fund several years ago. She has created and led a host of fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
After retiring from many years of teaching, Tom Russell became a volunteer at Green-Wood in 2003, greeting visitors and answering their questions. Tom long has been fascinated with the cemetery’s history, architecture, topography, natural beauty, and the stories of its permanent residents. His greatest interest is Green-Wood’s visitors who come from around the country and the world to see this great place.
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
(Inclement Weather Policy)
