Events
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Signatures for Safekeeping: Preparing End-of-Life Documents
Most of our decisions around end-of-life not only involve answering the big questions, but also handling complex paperwork. This program offers practical and accessible guidance on the documents that help ensure our wishes are known (both for ourselves and others). Designed for adults at any stage of life, this series emphasizes empowerment to combat feelings of overwhelm. Participants will learn from lawyers, estate ... Read more
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Green-Wood on Wheels: Stroller-Friendly Tour
Green-Wood's stunning landscapes, where history, nature, and community come together. Designed for parents and caregivers, this tour offers the perfect blend of discovery and connection as you uncover fascinating stories and serene beauty at a relaxed, easy-going pace. Meet fellow explorers, enjoy the outdoors, and experience why this Brooklyn landmark is an unforgettable destination for ... Read more
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Gala at the Green-House
Join us for the first gala at The Green-House at Green-Wood! We'll begin with cocktail hour in the shadow of the Cemetery's iconic Arch, followed by a sunset stroll or trolley ride to dinner (and dessert!) at the Green-House. The Gala is our only fundraising event of the year! The proceeds provide vital support for the many ways Green-Wood engages over 500,000 visitors ... Read more
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Beyond the Sting: Green-Wood’s Wasps
Hunters, pollinators, potters, paper-makers, DNA hijackers, zombie-makers—dozens of wasp species call Green-Wood home. And most are completely harmless to humans. In this presentation, urban naturalist Matthew Wills will introduce the major types of local wasps, revealing their surprisingly varied survival strategies, including how they weather our winters. You'll discover why these misunderstood insects are essential to Green-Wood's ecosystem and why the Cemetery is ... Read more
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Meet Your Green Neighbors
Whether you’re a budding botanist or simply enjoy wandering through Green-Wood, you’ve likely noticed a remarkable diversity of plants at every turn. Learning how to identify them can seem daunting, but with a little guidance and close observation, you’ll be making connections in no time! Join environmental guide Molly Nash Rouzie for a tour of the Cemetery’s natural wonders and an introduction to plant identification. During ... Read more
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Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Hop on board our cozy, warm trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood's historic landscape and some of the Cemetery’s most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, this is your chance to experience 478 acres of art, history, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his ... Read more
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Gay Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Join us for a special trolley tour celebrating LGBTQ+ trailblazers who have left a lasting impact on American history and culture. Led by Andrew Dolkart, Co-Director of the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project, and Neela Wickremesinghe, the Robert A. and Elizabeth Rohn Jeffe Director of Restoration and Preservation at Green-Wood, this tour highlights the lives of remarkable individuals. You’ll visit the gravesites of ... Read more
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Birding in Peace
Before our gates open to the public, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home, at least temporarily. Throughout the season, you'll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers, woodpeckers, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods, while herons gather at the glacial ponds. May ... Read more
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Grave Beginnings: Walking Green-Wood
Discover Green-Wood’s stunning landscape and remarkable history on this free 90-minute walking tour. Perfect for first-time visitors, this introductory tour takes you on a leisurely walk to hear about the lives of pioneering figures such as physicians Abraham and Mary Putnam Jacobi; scientist Eunice Newton Foote, considered the first to discover greenhouse gases; and inventor and ... Read more
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The Language of Flowers Walking Tour
Uncover the secret Victorian language of flowers with expert guide Allison Meier at Green-Wood. On this illuminating tour, you'll discover how the Victorians used floriography—the language of flowers—to convey hidden messages through elaborate grave monuments. As you walk the historic grounds, encountering roses, lilies, pansies, and other blooms, Allison will reveal the rich symbolism behind each flower, offering a unique window into ... Read more
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Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
Whether it's your first visit to Green-Wood or your hundredth, this walking tour offers a fresh 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 during the ... Read more
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The Moth MainStage
The Moth is back at Green-Wood, and it's sure to be an unforgettable night! Join us for the much-loved (and always sold-out!) Moth Mainstage event, where five incredible tellers share their deeply personal stories, crafted with the help of The Moth's expert directors. These stories celebrate the diversity and commonality of the human experience, offering a powerful connection to our ... Read more
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TGIF! Afterschool Story and Craft Hour
In partnership with The Brooklyn Public Library Kick off the weekend with story time and crafts at Green-Wood! Settle in for an hour of captivating read-alouds followed by a creative hands-on activity. Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Public Library, these sessions are led by Kidsmobile Librarian Michaela Donahue, who brings wonderful book selections perfect for young readers. Once a month, the Library's Bookmobile will ... Read more
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Brooklyn’s Black Trailblazers
Celebrating the Black pioneers of Brooklyn, this trolley tour honors the trailblazers at rest in Green-Wood who shaped art, activism, music, and medicine. Visit the memorials of revolutionary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, civil rights leaders Grace Nail Johnson and James Weldon Johnson, mathematician Charles L. Reason (the first Black college professor in the United States), and other visionaries whose legacies live ... Read more
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Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Hop on board our cozy, warm trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood's historic landscape and some of the Cemetery’s most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, this is your chance to experience 478 acres of art, history, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his ... Read more
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Revolutionary Spirits
Delve into the storied past of distilled spirits in Brooklyn with Green-Wood and our neighbors at Fort Hamilton Distillery. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the Cemetery to discover influential figures of the Revolutionary War and distillers who made their mark on the young Republic. Afterward, the trolley heads to Fort Hamilton ... Read more
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Birding in Peace
Before our gates open to the public, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home, at least temporarily. Throughout the season, you'll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers, woodpeckers, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods, while herons gather at the glacial ponds. May ... Read more
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Birding in Peace: Late-Risers Edition (Members Only)
If you’ve always wanted to go on a birding tour at Green-Wood but aren’t much of a morning person, this tour is for you! The early bird-er might get the worm, but you can birdwatch at any hour. Join birding expert Rob Jett and a small group of fellow members to roam the grounds while hearing and seeing the ... Read more
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Grave Beginnings: Green-Wood by Trolley
Discover Green-Wood's stunning landscape and remarkable history on this free hour-long trolley tour. Perfect for first-time visitors, this accessible introduction takes you on a leisurely ride to hear about notable residents, including Auguste Renouard, the “Father of modern-day embalming”; industrialist William Colgate, whose legacy extends far beyond soap; scientist John Draper, a pioneer in photography and chemistry; ... Read more
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Green-Wood on Wheels: Stroller-Friendly Tour
Green-Wood's stunning landscapes, where history, nature, and community come together. Designed for parents and caregivers, this tour offers the perfect blend of discovery and connection as you uncover fascinating stories and serene beauty at a relaxed, easy-going pace. Meet fellow explorers, enjoy the outdoors, and experience why this Brooklyn landmark is an unforgettable destination for ... 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.