The Remains of Winter

Acclaimed artist Athena LaTocha’s large-scale installation explores the history of Green-Wood’s landscape as one of continuous movement and alteration, beginning with the glaciers that shaped the land in the prehistoric era, through the Rural Cemetery Movement of the nineteenth century.

Event Series Birding in Peace

Birding in Peace

Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily. By September, offspring of nesting birds will be on their own. Returning warblers will be in their less flamboyant fall plumage. Large numbers of blackbirds, ... Read more

(SOLD OUT) Beetles, Bees, and Butterflies, Oh My! (Member-Only Walking Tour)

On this tour, naturalist Matthew Wills will take you on a journey to notice and appreciate some of Green-Wood’s smallest residents: bugs! Together we will explore some of Green-Wood’s gardens and meadows to observe a variety of insects and learn about their roles in our ecosystem. You’ll gain new insights into the importance of these ... Read more

Event Series Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits

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

The Remains of Winter

Acclaimed artist Athena LaTocha’s large-scale installation explores the history of Green-Wood’s landscape as one of continuous movement and alteration, beginning with the glaciers that shaped the land in the prehistoric era, through the Rural Cemetery Movement of the nineteenth century.

The Remains of Winter

Acclaimed artist Athena LaTocha’s large-scale installation explores the history of Green-Wood’s landscape as one of continuous movement and alteration, beginning with the glaciers that shaped the land in the prehistoric era, through the Rural Cemetery Movement of the nineteenth century.

(Canceled) Of All Joys: Attacca Quartet

This program has been canceled. If you are interested in other performances at Green-Wood, check out Nightfall on October 20th and 21st. The Long Story The Grammy-winning Attacca Quartet bring their limitless talent and boundless sense of wonder to this recently-recorded program Of All Joys. It’s a searching, solemn musical journey that folds late 20th-century ... Read more

(Canceled) Of All Joys: Attacca Quartet

This program has been canceled. If you are interested in other performances at Green-Wood, check out Nightfall on October 20th and 21st. The Long Story The Grammy-winning Attacca Quartet bring their limitless talent and boundless sense of wonder to this recently-recorded program Of All Joys. It’s a searching, solemn musical journey that folds late 20th-century ... Read more

The Remains of Winter

Acclaimed artist Athena LaTocha’s large-scale installation explores the history of Green-Wood’s landscape as one of continuous movement and alteration, beginning with the glaciers that shaped the land in the prehistoric era, through the Rural Cemetery Movement of the nineteenth century.

(Canceled) Of All Joys: Attacca Quartet

This program has been canceled. If you are interested in other performances at Green-Wood, check out Nightfall on October 20th and 21st. The Long Story The Grammy-winning Attacca Quartet bring their limitless talent and boundless sense of wonder to this recently-recorded program Of All Joys. It’s a searching, solemn musical journey that folds late 20th-century ... 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.