Heartwood: An Evening on the Art of Living with the End in Mind
Great masters of many traditions have advised that we can live our lives more fully knowing some day we will die. Barbara Becker’s highly anticipated memoir Heartwood: The Art of Living with the End in Mind reminds us of this cornerstone belief of death literacy. The term “heartwood” refers to the core of a tree—the part that ... Read more
Breadths of Listening at Twilight
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Death Café
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe Death Café is inspired by the centuries-old European salon (or café), an informal gathering to discuss philosophical, political or scientific ideas. In 2011, British entrepreneur Jon Underwood brought this concept to discussions of the most universal topic of all: death. Underwood’s intention was to provide an opportunity to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” Today, there are over 4,400 Death Cafes in 26 countries around the world.
Breadths of Listening at Twilight
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History Happy Hour: Green-Wood’s Magnificent Monuments
Over the course of the nineteenth century, Green-Wood’s management codified an extraordinary range of guidelines for future permanent residents and their families, including the need to avoid “tame and uninteresting” and “injurious or offensive structure(s).” The Cemetery’s open-air archive of diverse architectural and sculptural styles—from neo-Gothic to Egyptian Revival and beyond—is a testament to clients’ ... Read more
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Breadths of Listening at Twilight
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A Story Stitched in Time: The Life Of Rosena Disery
Every object tells a story—and this one-of-a kind embroidered piece in the collections of The New-York Historical Society is no different. In 2011, Margaret K. Hofer, now vice president and museum director at N-YHS was contacted by an antiques dealer who had come across a rare find: a sampler (a demonstration of embroidery technique) made ... Read more
The Freedom Series
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesFrancesca Harper How does it feel to be free? After more than a year of quarantining and social distancing, director, dancer, and choreographer Francesca Harper invites us to celebrate community and new opportunities to gather together with this unique interactive dance performance. Gathering in the open air and lush greenery of the Cemetery, Harper and ... Read more
Soldiers, Sailors, and Civilians: Show & Tale
Memorial Day is an opportunity to honor the memory of courageous service people and civilians who bravely served our country in times of conflict. Join us at this special virtual gathering hosted by Green-Wood to see, hear, and experience some of these stories that too often go untold. Bring your cards, letters, medals, combat boots, ... 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.
