The Remains of Winter
2022-11-30 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-01 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-02 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-04 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-05 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-06 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-07 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) and 14 more dates
Athena LaTocha

On view: October 1st-January 22ndAll DayHistoric Chapel and Battle Hill

“Athena LaTocha has embraced geological materials from mesas, wetlands and bluffs in her large-scale works. Now, she’s exploring what’s underfoot in New York City.” – The New York Times

Acclaimed artist Athena LaTocha’s large-scale installation explores the history of Green-Wood’s landscape as one of continuous movement and alteration, and invites us to consider the ways we might mourn and memorialize these shifts and changes.

Athena LaTocha, The Remains of Winter (Battle Hill, East), 2022. Work in progress. Commissioned by The Green-Wood Cemetery. Photo courtesy of the artist.

On view in the Historic Chapel and outdoors on Battle Hill, LaTocha’s distinctive sculptures are made from trees that once grew at Green-Wood and have been cloaked in thin sheets of lead. The work embraces the distinctive character of Green-Wood’s landscape and the roles that both human and natural forces have played in its transformation.

Athena LaTocha creates massive works that explore the relationship between human-made and natural worlds. She was inspired by her upbringing in the wilderness of Alaska and the Earthwork artists of the 1960s and 70s. LaTocha has exhibited across the country, most recently at BRIC House; The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey; MoMA PS1; JDJ at The Ice House in Garrison, New York; and the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. LaTocha is the recipient of the Eiteljorg Fellowship, the NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship in Painting, and grants from the Joan Mitchell Foundation and the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.

The Remains of Winter is made possible by a grant from The National Endowment for the Arts.

Free and open to the public.

How to Talk to Kids About Death
2022-12-01 19:30 - 20:45
How do we explain death and dying to our children? How much should they know and when?

Join Gabrielle Gatto, Green-Wood’s coordinator of public programs who holds a certificate in Thanatology, and Dr. Preeti Saigal, pediatric neuropsychologist, for an enlightening virtual conversation on the best practices for discussing death with children.

Free. Registration required. Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

Price: Free. Registration required.

Get Tickets

Virtual EventA Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.

This event is co-sponsored by Park Slope Parents.

A Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.

The Good, the Bad, and Everyone In Between
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00
The best foods are a little sweet and a bit salty. This trolley tour is the perfect blend of both: you’ll discover some of the most stunning angel sculptures in Green-Wood mixed with tales of residents whose behavior was not quite so angelic.

We’ll visit the angel-adorned art deco monument of John Campbel Maben, who had a hand in the “convict lease system,” see Solon Borglum’s stunning Angel of Death, and hear some downright devilish stories.

Price: $30, and $25 for members

Get Tickets

Trolley Tour(see details below)

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

COVID-19 Policy: Attendees MUST wear a face covering at all times on the trolley, regardless of vaccine status, and follow instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.Tickets: There are no paper or e-tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Historic Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).For Your Safety: This tour includes climbing stairs and walking on grassy and uneven terrain. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. Due to the nature and length of the route, this tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave the tour early.Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
2022-12-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-17 13:00 - 15:00
Join our expert tour guides aboard Green-Wood’s trolley to explore the Cemetery’s historic landscape and most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to Green-Wood, this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in the Battle of Brooklyn, visit the grave of one of America’s greatest artists, and much more.

Price: $30, and $25 for members

Get Tickets

Trolley Tour(see details below)

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

COVID-19 Policy: Attendees MUST wear a face covering at all times on the trolley, regardless of vaccine status, and follow instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.Tickets: There are no paper or e-tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Historic Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).For Your Safety: This tour includes climbing stairs and walking on grassy and uneven terrain. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. Due to the nature and length of the route, this tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave the tour early.Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Birding in Peace
2022-12-04 07:15 - 08:45, 2022-12-18 07:15 - 08:45
Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean that there aren’t interesting birds to discover in Green-Wood. For some bird species that migrate south after the breeding season, Brooklyn is their Miami during the cold months. Spend the early morning exploring the cemetery, looking for overwintering waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, finches and any half-hardy birds that decided to stick around.

Price: $20, and $15 for members

Buy Tickets

Walking Tour(see details below)

By February we’ll see some of the early north-bound birds beginning to trickle back into the area.

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

COVID-19 Policy: In accordance with New York State and CDC guidance, masks are optional. Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.Tickets: There are no paper or e-tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA accessible and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.DA accessible and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Artist Talk and Walk with Athena LaTocha
2022-12-04 12:30 - 14:00
Athena LaTocha, The Remains of Winter (Historic Chapel), 2022Image courtesy of artist. Photo by Jason Mandella.

Athena LaTocha will discuss her creation of The Remains of Winter, a tableau of site-specific sculptures currently on view in Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel and outdoors on Battle Hill. LaTocha was inspired by the Cemetery as a site for memory and mourning that is also an oasis with an abundant collection of mature trees, thriving wildlife populations, and steeped in geological history. The new works are made from trees that once grew at Green-Wood and are cloaked in thin sheets of lead, a material historically used in coffins to slow decomposition, in an allusion to the natural decay of all things.

Price: Free. Registration required.

Get Tickets

In-Person Event(see details below)

To learn more about The Remains of Winter, click here.

Location: Check-in takes place at the Main Entrance Arch at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue. During the first half hour you are invited to explore the installation in the Historic Chapel before taking a short uphill walk to Battle Hill, comfortable footwear is recommended.

Free. Registration required. Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

Before Registering, Please Note:

COVID-19 Policy: In accordance with New York State and CDC guidance, masks are optional. Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.Tickets: There are no paper or e-tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Main Entrance Arch at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue (500 25th Street).For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA accessible and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities—as well as those in your party—before purchasing tickets.Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Green-Wood at The Met: American Masters
2022-12-15 10:00 - 12:30
Join us for a special Green-Wood themed tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art! Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman will take you through the American Wing, highlighting extraordinary works of art by those who became permanent residents of the Cemetery, as well as by those artists whose works adorn both sites. As a bonus, two of the Met’s leading curators, Thayer Tolles, the Marica F. Vilcek Curator of The American Wing, and Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen, the Anthony W. and Lulu C. Wang Curator of American Decorative Arts, will speak to the group about the collection.

Price: $45, and $40 for members

Get Tickets

Walking Tour(see details below)

Thayer will discuss nineteenth-century sculpture and Alice will explore the world of Louis Comfort Tiffany (one of Green-Wood’s most notable residents). This is a rare opportunity to discover Green-Wood’s—and America’s—best art and artists.

Location: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028).

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

COVID-19 Policy: Masks are recommended, but not required. Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from The Met and Cemetery staff. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. We cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to COVID-19 during your visit to The Met. Those visiting The Met do so at their own risk of such exposure.Tickets: There are no paper or e-tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.Where To Go: Check-in takes place at The Metropolitan Museum at 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028. All visitors must pass through a security check.Visitor Guidelines: For a more detailed list of The Met’s visitor guidelines, please click here.Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.
