Latest Past Events

Cemetery Scavenger Hunt

We are pleased to announce that this year, we are official partners of TalkDeath’s 5th Annual 2025 Halloween Cemetery Scavenger Hunt. Taking place every Halloween weekend, TalkDeath’s Cemetery Scavenger Hunt is an annual event designed to bring together communities, families, cemetery lovers, and history enthusiasts.

Secrets in Stone

The Victorians were masters of secrets, and they took plenty of them to the grave! Across Green-Wood’s landscape, every carved flower, weathered angel, and mysterious emblem tells a story. On this crowd favorite walking tour, you’ll become a detective of the dead, decoding an elaborate language of symbols preserved in stone and shedding light on ... Read more

Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits

Whether it's your first visit or your hundredth visit to Green-Wood, this walking tour offers a fresh, thrilling perspective on one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks. Led by one of our expert guides, this tour takes you to the heart of Brooklyn’s most fascinating stories. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington’s troops ... Read more

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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.