Name: (Sold Out) 2 p.m. Brooklyn Backstory: Hot Diggity Dogs!
Start: 2013-10-27T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2013-10-27T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Brooklyn Historical Society

August 2012
August 26, 2012

236th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Battle of Brooklyn, fought in August 1776 on land that is now a part of Green-Wood Cemetery, was the first battle of the American Revolution to be waged after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In memory of the brave patriots who battled for our country’s independence, The Green-Wood Historic Fund hosts a day of free commemoration ceremonies and trolley tours. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 26, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 29, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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.

Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 30, 2012, 7:00pm–9:30pm

7 p.m. Exclusive Twilight Tour for LivingSocial Members Only

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk - and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. Normally in operation only during daylight hours, this special event will lead you on a twilight tour of the expansive grounds. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
September 2012
September 9, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
September 13, 2012, 6:00pm–9:30pm

Fifth Annual Green-Wood Benefit

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join us in honoring award-winning landscape architect Nicholas Quennell at a festive evening of cocktails and dinner. Click here for tickets and more information.
September 16, 2012, 1:00pm–3:30pm

1 p.m. Southern Exposure: More Tales of Green-Wood Walking Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 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, and many more. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
September 23, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
September 30, 2012, 2:00pm–4:00pm

2 p.m. Ferdinand Ward: 19th-Century Swindler Talk & Tour

The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

In the era of Madoff and Ponzi, America has all but forgotten about the original king of the swindle, Ferdinand Ward. Join Geoffrey Ward, acclaimed historian and great-grandson of Ferdinand, to delve into the sordid details of this sweet-talking con man. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
October 2012
October 6, 2012, 12:00pm–4:00pm

Noon: Unique Sneak Peek Inside Green-Wood’s Most Famous Mausoleums

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

As part of the 2012 openhousenewyork weekend, Green-Wood will open many of its most famous and elaborate mausoleums for public perusal. Guides and actors in period costume will offer a glimpse into the lives of the people who now rest in these opulent structures. Click here for more information and to purchase a ticket.
October 13, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Green-Wood Unveils “Angel of Music”

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join us as we restore grandeur to the grave of Louis Moreau Gottschalk, America's first internationally recognized composer and virtuoso pianist. A new sculpture will be unveiled, with performances of his compositions, talks by scholars, and a reception. Click here for more information and to make a free reservation.
October 27, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Two Late October Walking Tours

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Includes a visit to the Catacombs, usually closed to the public.

This is a very, very popular tour -- click here for more information and to purchase advance online tickets.
October 28, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Two Late October Walking Tours

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Includes a visit to the Catacombs, usually closed to the public.

This is a very, very popular tour -- click here for more information and to purchase advance online tickets.
October 31, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Canceled) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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.

Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
November 2012
November 1, 2012, 8:00pm–10:30pm

(Canceled) 8 p.m. Permanent New Yorkers: Tour & Trivia at Green-Wood

The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

In the most atmospheric of venues, TrivWorks, NYC's premier trivia entertainment company, will test your pop culture knowledge with trivia related to the spookier side of life, plus topics on New York City and Green-Wood's permanent residents! Before trivia, enjoy eerie landscapes and ages of New York history on an exclusive moonlight tour. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
November 3, 2012, 8:15pm–10:00pm

8:15 p.m. Moonrise Walking Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Don't forget your flashlight for this nocturnal tour led by Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman. 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. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
November 4, 2012, 12:30pm–2:30pm

(Canceled) 12:30 p.m. Guided Magic: History & Mystery at Green-Wood

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join award-winning storyteller Robin Bady for this family-friendly afternoon of magic and fairy tales inspired by Green-Wood's real-life stories.

Renowned as a place to learn history, Green-Wood is also a storyteller's paradise.

With Bady as guide, travel through tales of goddesses, goblins, kings and losers.

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
November 4, 2012, 4:00pm–6:00pm

(Sold Out) 4:00 p.m. Tales of Green-Wood & Champagne at Twilight

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Green-Wood, beautiful and inspiring in its autumn colors, will serve as backdrop for this special adults-only late afternoon event that unites the storyteller's art with history.

With award-winning storyteller Robin Bady as guide, travel through Green-Wood-inspired stories of goddesses, pharaohs, tricksters and madmen.

Then experience one of New York's great views -- sunset from Battle Hill.

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
November 10, 2012

7:30 & 9:30 p.m. From the Blues Project: Danny Kalb, Steve Katz & Roy Blumenfeld

The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Conjure up images of 1960s Greenwich Village as members of the renowned Blues Project reunite in Green-Wood's Historic Chapel for a rare local performance. One of the pioneering forces of psychedelic rock, Danny Kalb and the Blues Project rank among the top American musicians. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
November 17, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. The Work of Currier & Ives Talk and Tour

The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Currier & Ives expert Robert Newman, whose family has run The Old Print Shop on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan since the 1920s, for an in-depth look at this legendary team. Afterwards, join Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman for a trolley tour with stops at the graves of Currier, Ives and other artists from the firm. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
November 18, 2012, 1:00pm–3:30pm

1 p.m. Murder, Mayhem & Disasters of Green-Wood Walking Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 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 amidst a landscape of late fall beauty. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
November 21, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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.

Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
November 25, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
December 2012
December 9, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
December 30, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
January 2013
January 1, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour Test

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
January 9, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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.

Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
January 13, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
January 27, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
February 2013
February 10, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Canceled) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
February 15, 2013, 10:00am–3:00pm

(Sold Out) Green-Wood at the Met

Many illustrious Green-Wood residents are represented in the hallowed halls of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Join us in Manhattan for a special tour exploring their world-class works. Meet inside the museum at 10:00am, where Lisa M. Messinger, associate curator of Modern and contemporary art, will lead a tour of the landmark exhibition, "George Bellows." ... Read more
February 24, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
February 27, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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.

Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
March 2013
March 9, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. USS Monitor to the Dreamland Bell: Unscrambling the Story of James Gregory

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Civil War Ships, a Coney Island pier, vanished Lower East Side streets and Green-Wood – they all converge in this talk by architect David Grider. David’s unflagging curiosity led him on a long research journey through the brass foundry of James Gregory’s surprising eminence in New York history. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
March 10, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
March 16, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. The Eminent Irish of Green-Wood Walking Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Irish immigration contributed immeasurably to the rich tapestry of American culture. Green-Wood has its share of the illustrious sons and daughters of Eire, as well as many of the unsung everyday men and women. Join Historic Fund guide Ruth Edebohls in visiting notable Irish at Green-Wood.Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
March 23, 2013, 3:00pm–5:00pm

(Sold Out) 3 p.m. Cheers to Brooklyn Whiskey

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Celebrate World Whiskey Day in March by delving in to the history of distilling, Brooklyn style. Starting at Green-Wood at the stunning Pierrepont memorial, you’ll learn about Hezekiah Beers Pierrepont and his early-19th century Downtown Brooklyn distillery. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
March 30, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Opening Day in Brooklyn! Baseball Greats of Green-Wood Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Batter up! To ring in the 2013 season, we’ll welcome Tom Gilbert, baseball expert and member of the Society for Baseball Research (SABR), for a tour of the fascinating ball-playing pioneers interred at Green-Wood. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
March 31, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
April 2013
April 14, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Court’s in Session: America’s First Test of Religious Freedom

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Green-Wood is the final resting place of Irish immigrant and lawyer William Sampson and Judge DeWitt Clinton – the two major players in an 1813 court case that was the first-ever test of religious freedom in America. In partnership with NYU’s Glucksman Ireland House and the New York Irish History Roundtable, Green-Wood will honor this event and its major players on its 200th anniversary. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
April 14, 2013, 3:00pm–5:00pm

3 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
April 25, 2013, 7:00pm–9:30pm

7 p.m. “Kings of Kings County” Trivia Night

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

There’s no better place to show off your trivia smarts than Green-Wood – full of 175 years of New York City people, places and stories. So quench your thirst for knowledge – and the macabre – at this unique event! You’ll start with a short twilight tour, followed by a night of team trivia and drinks in Green-Wood’s stunning historic chapel. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
April 27, 2013, 10:00am–12:00pm

10 a.m. Tu-mulchuous and Tree-mendous Event

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Free mulch! Free tree! You bring us a bag, we’ll give you the mulch. (Or come early and we’ll give you a free Green-Wood tote bag, too!) Green-Wood salutes—and supports—gardeners from near and far! Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
April 28, 2013, 1:00pm–2:00pm

1 p.m. “A Fate Worse Than Death: The Perils of Being a Famous Corpse” Book Talk

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The ultra-famous are always in high demand. Bess Lovejoy, author of Rest In Pieces: The Curious Fates of Famous Corpses, offers this funny, tragic and true look at the threats famous bodies have faced through the ages: furta sacra (theft of saints' bodies), relic collectors, phrenologists, and crazed fans.

At Green-Wood, Lovejoy will focus on famous New Yorkers: organ harvesters' plans for the body of broadcaster Alistair Cooke, the man who so loved Thomas Paine that he attempted a resurrection, and many more. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
April 28, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
May 2013
May 5, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. The Azaleas and Dogwoods of Green-Wood Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Do not attempt to adjust your dials – our spring colors really are that vibrant! Green-Wood’s superintendent of grounds and resident expert in all things green (and pink, yellow, white and purple), Art Presson will dazzle you with the extraordinary beauty of the spring blooms at Green-Wood. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
May 8, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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.

Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
May 11, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Green-Wood’s Great Women: Mother’s Day Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join us before Mother’s Day to celebrate some of the most colorful and influential women of the 19th and early 20th centuries, buried right here in Green-Wood. Matilda Tone, wife of the Irish patriot; pioneering doctors Susan McKinney Steward and Mary Jacobi; abolitionist Abigail Hopper Gibbons; and actresses Laura Keene and Kate Claxton rest here along with the more notorious Lola Montez and Elizabeth Tilton. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
May 12, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
May 12, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Life and Death Along Sportsmen’s Row: Brooklyn’s Eighth Avenue and Green-Wood

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

In the 1890s, a swath of Eighth Avenue was grandly deemed Sportsmen’s Row for the many residents in horseracing as owners, trainers, and jockeys. Meanwhile, they lived among men of prominence and success in politics, business, law, and the arts. Lucas Rubin has explored their intertwined lives in his 2012 book, Brooklyn’s Sportsmen’s Row: Politics, Society, and the Sporting Life on Northern Eighth Avenue. And in fact, much of Rubin’s research was done in Green-Wood’s fruitful archives. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
May 15, 2013

A Beautiful Way to Go: 175th Anniversary Exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York

On view May 15th to September 15th -- Celebrate the 175th anniversary of this National Historic Landmark. A Beautiful Way To Go: New York's Green-Wood Cemetery is a brand new exhibit curated and presented by the Museum of the City of New York. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
May 18, 2013, 7:00pm–9:30pm

7 p.m. (Sold Out) Twilight Tour and Mausoleum Mixer

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk – and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. So take a walk on the wild side during this special event that will lead you on a twilight tour of the expansive grounds. As the sun sets on 478 spectacular acres, you’ll weave through stunning landscapes and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American culture. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
May 26, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
May 27, 2013, 2:30pm–5:00pm

2:30 p.m. Green-Wood’s Annual Memorial Day Concert

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

This year Green-Wood celebrates 15 years of bringing Memorial Day music to visitors from all over the area. The concert features the ISO Symphonic Band, founded in 1995 to sponsor talented students throughout New York City and led by ISO’s inimitable founder and conductor Brian P. Worsdale. Each year we feature the works of Green-Wood’s permanent residents Fred Ebb, Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Leonard Bernstein, and many others. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
May 27, 2013, 5:00pm–6:00pm

(Sold Out) 5 p.m. Memorial Day Trolley Mini-Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

This year Green-Wood celebrates 15 years of bringing Memorial Day music to visitors from all over the area. The concert features the ISO Symphonic Band, founded in 1995 to sponsor talented students throughout New York City. A trolley “mini-tour” begins right after the concert, featuring highlights of Green-Wood. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 2013
June 1, 2013, 2:00pm–4:00pm

2 p.m. MCNY Insiders Tour with Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman

Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman will lead a members-only tour of MCNY's new exhibit A Beautiful Way to Go. Richman will provide behind-the-scenes details and expert insights into Green-Wood's long history and the making of the fantastic exhibit. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 5, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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.

Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 8, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Scandals, Scalawags & Murder Most Foul Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The ultra-famous are always in high demand. Bess Lovejoy, author of Rest In Pieces: The Curious Fates of Famous Corpses, offers this funny, tragic and true look at the threats famous bodies have faced through the ages: furta sacra (theft of saints' bodies), relic collectors, phrenologists, and crazed fans.

At Green-Wood, Lovejoy will focus on famous New Yorkers: organ harvesters' plans for the body of broadcaster Alistair Cooke, the man who so loved Thomas Paine that he attempted a resurrection, and many more. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 9, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 12, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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.

Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 13, 2013, 8:30pm–10:30pm

8:30 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 14, 2013, 8:30pm–10:30pm

8:30 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 15, 2013, 8:30pm–10:30pm

8:30 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 15, 2013, 11:30pm

11:30 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 20, 2013, 8:30pm–10:30pm

8:30 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 21, 2013, 8:30pm–10:30pm

8:30 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 22, 2013, 8:30pm–10:30pm

8:30 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 22, 2013, 11:30pm

11:30 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 23, 2013, 3:30pm–5:30pm

3:30 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 27, 2013, 6:00pm–8:00pm

(Weather Cancellation) 6 p.m. Drinks to Die For

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

This summer, on the fourth Thursday of each month, the wildly popular Beer Garden at Brooklyn Historical Society will move across town to the beautiful open meadow at Green-Wood. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 27, 2013, 8:30pm–10:30pm

8:30 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 28, 2013, 8:30pm–10:30pm

8:30 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 29, 2013, 8:00am–10:00am

8 a.m. Green-Wood Summer Yoga Series

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Barrie Raffel, registered yoga teacher, for an hour of active-but-gentle outdoor yoga that integrates the surroundings of Green-Wood in a subtle, thoughtful way. Green-Wood’s rich history and quiet, picturesque grounds allow a uniquely calming atmosphere to practice connecting our bodies to all our senses. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 29, 2013, 8:30pm–10:30pm

8:30 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 29, 2013, 11:30pm

11:30 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 30, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
June 30, 2013, 4:00pm–6:00pm

4 p.m. The Spoon River Project

Accompanied by songs including “Shall We Gather at the River,” “Softly and Tenderly” and “In the Gloaming,” 11 actors tell a story of the fictional town of Spoon River through its residents who have since left this world. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
July 2013
July 13, 2013, 8:00am–10:00am

8 a.m. Green-Wood Summer Yoga Series

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Barrie Raffel, registered yoga teacher, for an hour of active-but-gentle outdoor yoga that integrates the surroundings of Green-Wood in a subtle, thoughtful way. Green-Wood’s rich history and quiet, picturesque grounds allow a uniquely calming atmosphere to practice connecting our bodies to all our senses. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
July 13, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Starchitects of Yore Trolley tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Good architecture exalts the spirit, so it’s no surprise that many architects, builders and designers have sought to make Green-Wood, whose purpose is exaltation of the spirit, their final resting place.Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
July 14, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
July 20, 2013, 5:00pm–7:00pm

(Sold Out) 5 p.m. Book Launch Party for ‘Guide to New York City Urban Landscapes’

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Ever since the city was founded, its residents began to yearn for fresh, green space and a temporary respite from urban life. Green-Wood is one such space and is proud to be featured in -– and on the cover of -- this wonderful new book starring 38 stunning public places that shape the New York experience.Click here for more information.
July 20, 2013, 8:30pm–10:30pm

(Sold Out) 8:30 p.m. Moonlight Walking Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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Armed with a flashlight and the full moon’s brilliance, fearless trekkers can explore the tombstones and catacombs with Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman.Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
July 24, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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.

Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
July 25, 2013, 6:00pm–8:00pm

6 p.m. Drinks to Die For

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

This summer, on the fourth Thursday of each month, the wildly popular Beer Garden at Brooklyn Historical Society will move across town to the beautiful open meadow at Green-Wood. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
July 28, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
July 31, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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.

Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 2013
August 3, 2013, 4:00pm–6:00pm

(Sold Out) 4 p.m. Cheers to Brooklyn Whiskey

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Delve in to the past and present of distilling, Brooklyn style.Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 7, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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.

Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 10, 2013, 8:00am–10:00am

8 a.m. Green-Wood Summer Yoga Series

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Barrie Raffel, registered yoga teacher, for an hour of active-but-gentle outdoor yoga that integrates the surroundings of Green-Wood in a subtle, thoughtful way. Green-Wood’s rich history and quiet, picturesque grounds allow a uniquely calming atmosphere to practice connecting our bodies to all our senses. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 10, 2013, 7:00pm–10:00pm

(Sold Out) 7 p.m. A Night at Niblo’s Garden

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Imagine an outdoor pleasure dome, strung with lights, adorned with fountains and featuring the top musicians, dancers and entertainers of the time. That was the scene at Niblo’s Garden – the premier entertainment house of 19th-century New York. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 11, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 14, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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.

Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 18, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Northern Exposure Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Take a walk on the Northern side on this trolley tour with veteran guide Ruth Edebohls. Some of the most fascinating mausoleums and monuments in Green-Wood are not necessarily the ones with the most famous names. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 21, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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.

Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 22, 2013, 6:00pm–8:00pm

6 p.m. Drinks to Die For

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

This summer, on the fourth Thursday of each month, the wildly popular Beer Garden at Brooklyn Historical Society will move across town to the beautiful open meadow at Green-Wood. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 25, 2013, 10:00am–2:30pm

10 a.m. Battle of Brooklyn Day

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

On the 237th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, Green-Wood hosts a day of free commemoration ceremonies, trolley tours, and 18th-century living. See parades, cannon fire, horse rides, re-enactments and historic cooking.Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
August 25, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
September 2013
September 7, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Capturing Green-Wood: Inspiration and Tips From a Pro

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

On this trolley tour with photographer Colin Winterbottom and Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman, you’ll return to the scene of the photographer’s Green-Wood shots (including several mausoleum interiors) as he talks inspiration and technique. Click for more information and to purchase tickets.
September 8, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
September 12, 2013, 6:00pm–9:00pm

6 p.m. The Sixth Annual Presentation of the De Witt Clinton Award for Excellence

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

To benefit the Green-Wood Historic Fund. Honorees: Marty Markowitz, President of the Borough of Brooklyn since 2001, and Terence Winter, the Emmy-winning creator of HBO's Boardwalk Empire and writer for The Sopranos and more. Click here for tickets and more information.
September 29, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
October 2013
October 2, 2013, 6:00pm–8:00pm

(Sold Out) 6 p.m. Green-ealogy! Exploring the Archives.

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

To gear up for Archives Week beginning October 6, join us at Green-Wood for a rare, immersive look into Green-Wood’s vast collections and archives. In its 175 years of operation, Green-Wood has amassed a collection of business records and personal correspondence that is truly unmatched. Click here for more information and to make a free reservation.
October 5, 2013, 12:00pm–4:00pm

12 p.m. Green-Wood House Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Don’t miss one of Green-Wood’s most popular events! This weekend, we’re opening many of our most famous and elaborate mausoleums for public perusal. This special look into Green-Wood’s distinct architecture includes the grand mausoleum of piano maker Henry Engelhard Steinway, the rather unusual tomb of the ultra-wealthy Stephen Whitney, as well as the Catacombs and other unique locations usually closed to visitors. Click the event title above for tickets and more information.
October 13, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
October 16, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
October 18, 2013, 5:00pm–8:00pm

Let’s Do Right By Jim!

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Creighton Monument, as it appeared in the 19th century.Green-Wood Cemetery and SABR-NYC Invite You on a One-Time Only Private TourTo See Early Baseball Graves and Rare Baseball Items from Green-Wood’s ArchivesTo Help Raise Money to Restore the Creighton Monument His death at 21 shocked the baseball world. He never signed a contract. He is ... Read more
October 19, 2013, 7:00pm–9:00pm

(Sold Out) 7 p.m. Twilight Tour and Catacomb Cocktails

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk – and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. So take a walk on the wild side during this special event that will lead you on a twilight tour of the expansive grounds. Click for more information and to purchase tickets.
October 20, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

1 p.m. The Fearless Mrs. Goodwin – The First Female Detective in America Talk and Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join author Elizabeth Mitchell as she tells the fascinating tale of Green-Wood resident Isabella Goodwin, a remarkable woman who broke gender barriers in one of the toughest arenas in the city. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
October 22, 2013, 7:00pm–9:00pm

7 p.m. Trivia Night at Brooklyn Historical Society

Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

As a prelude to Halloween, Green-Wood and Brooklyn Historical Society have recruited Trivia Masters Chris Kelley and Stuart Post to host an evening of multimedia pub trivia on a graveyard theme (but light on the grave). Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
October 23, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
October 26, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. A Spirited Stroll Through Green-Wood

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Celebrate the fall season with tales of murder, mayhem, spirits and ghosts on our annual autumn tours led by Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman. Visit the graves of The Wizard of Oz, George Washington’s favorite dentist, the founders of Spiritualism, and many more. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
October 27, 2013, 1:00pm–3:00pm

(Sold Out) 1 p.m. A Spirited Stroll Through Green-Wood

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Celebrate the fall season with tales of murder, mayhem, spirits and ghosts on our annual autumn tours led by Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman. Visit the graves of The Wizard of Oz, George Washington’s favorite dentist, the founders of Spiritualism, and many more. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
October 27, 2013, 2:00pm–5:00pm

(Sold Out) 2 p.m. Brooklyn Backstory: Hot Diggity Dogs!

Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Travel on our history trolley into Brooklyn’s storied past! When it comes to Brooklyn past and present, there’s no better tag team than Green-Wood and the Brooklyn Historical Society. So let us take you on an exploratory trolley ride through some of Brooklyn’s most fun and fascinating subjects. Click the event title above for more information.

Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.