Green-Wood

The Remains of Winter
2022-10-20 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-10-21 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-10-22 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-10-23 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-10-24 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-10-25 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-10-26 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-10-27 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) and 2 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.

Nightfall: Eternal Returns
2022-10-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-21 19:00 - 22:00
Credit: Maike Schulz

Rain Date: October 22nd

After a two-year hiatus, the crowning event of Green-Wood’s fall season returns! This celebration of life, death, and all that’s in between, stretches across winding paths deep into the darkness of the Cemetery.

Price: $75, and $70 for members

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Around every corner you’ll encounter performances that are sure to delight and amaze. Join us in this opportunity to once again gather together for music, entertainment, and relishing the ambiance of one of New York City’s greatest treasures: Green-Wood.

Nightfall is presented in partnership with Death of Classical, the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, Rooftop Films, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, Morbid Anatomy, The Moth, and Kings County Brewers Collective.

IMportant info for attendees:

Check-in – Arrive at Green-Wood’s Main Entrance (25th Street & Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232) where our staff will check you in by the name you used to purchase tickets (no emails or barcodes are necessary). Absolutely no admittance after 9pm. No face paint, masks, or costumes are permitted (and will be denied entry).ID Required – This event is strictly 21+, and IDs will be checked at the door. No one under 21 years of age or without an ID will be admitted. Stay Safe – Watch your step, you will be traversing across the Cemetery’s hilly landscape at night (comfortable footware is recommended). Know Where to Go – Stick to the lit paths and use the map provided at check-into help guide your way. Thirsty? Beer, wine, and water will be available for purchase by cash or credit card. No outside alcohol is permitted, bags will be checked by our staff at check-in. Food – There is no food on site for purchase, and no outside food is allowed on the premises.Say Cheese – We want you to take lots of photos, but please be respectful to your fellow attendees and performers, no flash photography.Driving? – There is no parking in the Cemetery. Cab/Uber/Lyft? – Tell your driver “25th Street and Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.”

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

All attendees must be over 21 years of age.COVID-19 Policy: In accordance with CDC, and New York State and City guidance, masks are optional. Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.Where to go: Check-in takes place, beginning at 6:30pm, at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. There are no paper or e-tickets, attendees will be checked in by name.For Your Safety: This event takes place at night, in the dark, with only ambient lighting. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear suitable footwear and bring flashlights. Some performances will involve walking up hills or stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain.Inclement Weather Policy: In case of inclement weather, tickets will not be refunded, but can be used on the rain date of Saturday, October 22nd, 7-10pm. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

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Green-Wood After Hours
2022-10-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-10-22 18:30 - 20:30
Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history.

This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public.

Price: $30, and $25 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Before Purchasing A 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: This tour takes place in the dark. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear and bring flashlights.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.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.

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Spiritualists and Suffragettes Trolley Tour
2022-10-22 10:00 - 12:00
The Victorians were obsessed with the dead, and we mean OBSESSED! Unbeknownst to many, the spiritualists who enabled loved ones to commune with their dearly departed also had a hand in the push for women’s equality. This trolley tour sheds light on the evolution and legacy of Spiritualism, and how it led to the growth of the Women’s Rights Movement. This tour is led by Andrea Janes, owner and founder of Boroughs of the Dead.

Price: $30, and $25 for members

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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.

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Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
2022-10-22 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

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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.

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Secrets in Stone
2022-10-23 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-10-29 12:00 - 13:30
The Victorians loved good secrets—in fact, they took them to the grave! Etched in centuries-old monuments, you’ll encounter inverted torches, hourglasses with wings, and empty beds. What does it all mean?

This eye-opening walking tour will showcase these curious depictions and let you in on the meaning of these eternal, though often cryptic, symbols.

Price: $25, and $20 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Before Purchasing A 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.

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Green-Wood's Greatest Hits
2022-10-23 13:00 - 14:30
Credit: Amy Nieporent

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 his troops fought in the Battle of Brooklyn; learn of the massive fire that struck the Brooklyn Theatre in 1876; pay your respects to the maestro, Leonard Bernstein; and discover much more.

Price: $25, and $20 for members.

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Walking Tour(see details below)

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.

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Great Trees of Green-Wood
2022-10-23 14:00 - 15:30
Credit: Penelope Duus

It’s a visual extravaganza and it only happens once a year: Green-Wood’s over 8,000 trees explode into vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow! Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to start Instagram posting like crazy as you take in the fall foliage in all its glory! Along the way you’ll encounter some of nearly 700 tree species and cultivars that make the Cemetery’s collection one of the best in all of New York City.

Price: $30, and $25 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

In fact, Green-Wood is an accredited Level III Arboretum—one of only 26 in the US (and only 43 in the world!)

Before Purchasing A 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.

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(SOLD OUT) Green-Wood After Hours
2022-10-28 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-10-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-10-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-10-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-29 18:30 - 20:30

(SOLD OUT) Crime and Catastrophe Trolley Tour
2022-10-29 10:00 - 12:00
Murders, shipwrecks, plane crashes, gangsters: Do we have your attention yet? This nail-biting trolley tour delves deep into some of the finest true crime and disaster stories that Green-Wood has to offer. You will learn about the mysterious death of famed “Mentalist” Washington Irving Bishop (who was allegedly killed by autopsy), visit the lakeside mausoleum of the Prohibition-era gangsters from the Agoglia family, hear the salacious tale of the Hall-Mills Murders, and much more.

Price: $30, and $25 for members

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You’ll hear of those who sacrificed so much, including Lieutenant Henry Sand, who wrote to his mother as he lay wounded, telling her that he would accept his death if his comrades triumphed.

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.

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(SOLD OUT) Spirited Stroll
2022-10-29 11:00 - 13:00
Credit: Penelope Duus

A perennial favorite returns! Get into the autumnal mood and enjoy a cool, crisp day exploring Green-Wood’s beautiful fall foliage. Historian Jeff Richman will lead this popular tour filled with tales of murder, mayhem, spirits, and the utterly bizarre. Visit the graves of The Wizard of Oz (actor Frank Morgan), George Washington’s favorite dentist, the somewhat shady originator of Spiritualism, and many more.

Price: $30, and $25 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Before Purchasing A 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.

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(SOLD OUT) Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
2022-10-29 13:00 - 15:00
