Meet Your Green Neighbors
Whether you’re a budding botanist or simply enjoy wandering Green-Wood’s landscape, you’ve likely noticed a remarkable diversity of plants at every turn. But can you put a name to those radiant blooms, lush leaves, and towering trees? Learning how to identify the local flora can seem daunting, but with a little guidance and observation, you’ll ... Read more
Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
Join our expert tour guides to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and visit its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery, this is your opportunity to discover the highlights of some of its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! On this walking tour, you will tread where George Washington and ... Read more
Lost in the Woods: Grief and the “Ennuipocalypse”
Climate change is a heavy topic. Most of us are inundated with stories of its effects daily when we turn on the nightly news or scroll through headlines on social media. But how can we respond—physically, emotionally, or even artistically? For photographer Julianne Nash, it’s through her camera that she expresses her grief over this ... Read more
Death Cafe: Grief & Gardening Edition
The Death Cafe is a simple concept. Bring strangers together to discuss one of the great universal truths: death. With thousands of chapters in over 25 countries around the world, Death Cafes are informal gatherings that aim to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” There ... Read more
Concert in the Catacombs: William Parker
In the middle of Green-Wood is a cavernous underground space rarely open to the public. The Catacombs is not just a place of rest for the departed, it is also the setting for New York’s most distinctive and atmospheric musical experiences. Our 2022 Concert in the Catacombs series is curated by acclaimed experimental singer and ... Read more
Concert in the Catacombs: William Parker
In the middle of Green-Wood is a cavernous underground space rarely open to the public. The Catacombs is not just a place of rest for the departed, it is also the setting for New York’s most distinctive and atmospheric musical experiences. Our 2022 Concert in the Catacombs series is curated by acclaimed experimental singer and ... Read more
Concert in the Catacombs: William Parker
In the middle of Green-Wood is a cavernous underground space rarely open to the public. The Catacombs is not just a place of rest for the departed, it is also the setting for New York’s most distinctive and atmospheric musical experiences. Our 2022 Concert in the Catacombs series is curated by acclaimed experimental singer and ... Read more
Concert in the Catacombs: William Parker
In the middle of Green-Wood is a cavernous underground space rarely open to the public. The Catacombs is not just a place of rest for the departed, it is also the setting for New York’s most distinctive and atmospheric musical experiences. Our 2022 Concert in the Catacombs series is curated by acclaimed experimental singer and ... Read more
Little Amal Walks NYC
Little Amal is a 10-year-old refugee from Syria. She is also a 12-foot puppet who has traveled 5,000 miles across Turkey and Europe to the UK in search of her mother. On her journey, she’s been welcomed by almost a million adults and children. Now, she comes to New York City in search of her ... Read more
Far Side of Green-Wood
Green-Wood is far too big to explore in just one visit. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered! This special trolley tour follows the perimeter roads of the Cemetery to showcase the fascinating personalities that count among our permanent residents interred along Green-Wood’s southern side. You’ll hear about scions of famed toy store FAO Schwartz; Frank Morgan, ... Read more
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Join our expert tour guides aboard Green-Wood’s trolley to explore the Cemetery’s historic landscape and most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to Green-Wood, this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in the Battle of Brooklyn, ... Read more
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
