Events
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Hereafter Hours
Wander past monuments and mausoleums illuminated against the night sky while your guide brings to life the tales of some of our most fascinating permanent residents. The night ends with rare access inside the Catacombs, a space rarely opened to the public.
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Hereafter Hours
Wander past monuments and mausoleums illuminated against the night sky while your guide brings to life the tales of some of our most fascinating permanent residents. The night ends with rare access inside the Catacombs, a space rarely opened to the public.
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Magicians and Mediums Trolley Tour
In the 1850s, New York City was captivated by the sensational story of the Fox sisters, three young women who claimed they could communicate with the dead through mysterious knocking sounds. (The eldest sister, Leah, along with their parents, is buried at Green-Wood.) Though the sisters later admitted it was all a hoax, their story ... Read more
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Last Saturdays: Open Classroom
Mark your calendars for the last Saturday of every month! May through November, the Green-House is opening its classroom space for free, drop-in fun for visitors of all ages. Expect two themed hands-on activities that will help you explore the art, history, or nature of Green-Wood! Each gathering will offer something different, but whether you're ... 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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Hereafter Hours
Wander past monuments and mausoleums illuminated against the night sky while your guide brings to life the tales of some of our most fascinating permanent residents. The night ends with rare access inside the Catacombs, a space rarely opened to the public.
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Hereafter Hours
Wander past monuments and mausoleums illuminated against the night sky while your guide brings to life the tales of some of our most fascinating permanent residents. The night ends with rare access inside the Catacombs, a space rarely opened to the public.
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Hereafter Hours
Wander past monuments and mausoleums illuminated against the night sky while your guide brings to life the tales of some of our most fascinating permanent residents. The night ends with rare access inside the Catacombs, a space rarely opened to the public.
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Hereafter Hours
Wander past monuments and mausoleums illuminated against the night sky while your guide brings to life the tales of some of our most fascinating permanent residents. The night ends with rare access inside the Catacombs, a space rarely opened to the public.
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.