Events
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Meet the Bees (Members and Hive Sponsors Only)
Join our beekeeper, Nick Hoefly, for an on-site exploration of Green-Wood’s beehives! Get an “in-hive” look at the incredible behaviors of honeybees, from colony workings to gathering nectar to producing honey. You’ll discover what it takes to be a beekeeper as you learn about hive tending and the ancient process of harvesting honey. Prepare to be amazed by these ... 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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Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 135 & Jeff Scott World Premiere
Poiesis Quartet We return to the vaulted stillness of the Green-Wood Catacombs for the final completed string quartet of Beethoven – the luminous and enigmatic String Quartet in F major, Op. 135. Composed just months before his death, Op. 135 stands apart from Beethoven's other late quartets. Where some rage against fate or reach toward ... Read more
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Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 135 & Jeff Scott World Premiere
Poiesis Quartet We return to the vaulted stillness of the Green-Wood Catacombs for the final completed string quartet of Beethoven – the luminous and enigmatic String Quartet in F major, Op. 135. Composed just months before his death, Op. 135 stands apart from Beethoven's other late quartets. Where some rage against fate or reach toward ... Read more
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Birding in Peace
Before our gates open to the public, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home, at least temporarily. Throughout the season, you'll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers, woodpeckers, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods, while herons gather at the glacial ponds. May ... Read more
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Living Landscape: An Inside Look at Horticulture at Green-Wood with Joe (Patron & Friends Event)
Join Vice President of Landscape Joseph Charap for a peek behind the curtain! On this evening walking tour, Joe will share what it takes to steward this 478-acre landscape with an eye to both its historic character and the demands of a changing climate. From our initiative to expand wildflower meadows to replanting historic allées, you’ll learn how Joe and his team ... Read more
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Green-Wood on Wheels: Stroller-Friendly Tour
Green-Wood's stunning landscapes, where history, nature, and community come together. Designed for parents and caregivers, this tour offers the perfect blend of discovery and connection as you uncover fascinating stories and serene beauty at a relaxed, easy-going pace. Meet fellow explorers, enjoy the outdoors, and experience why this Brooklyn landmark is an unforgettable destination for ... Read more
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A Night at Niblo’s Garden (Sold Out)
Prepare to be amazed as Green-Wood's annual spectacular roars back to life under the summer stars! This sellout event transports you to the dazzling world of nineteenth-century entertainment, where the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus unleashes jaw-dropping talents: fire-eaters, musicians, contortionists, dancers, and so much more! It all unfolds against the backdrop of Crescent Water, bringing to life the ... Read more
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A Night at Niblo’s Garden (Sold Out)
Prepare to be amazed as Green-Wood's annual spectacular roars back to life under the summer stars! This sellout event transports you to the dazzling world of nineteenth-century entertainment, where the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus unleashes jaw-dropping talents: fire-eaters, musicians, contortionists, dancers, and so much more! It all unfolds against the backdrop of Crescent Water, bringing to life the ... Read more
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America250: Fourth of July Trolley Tour at Green-Wood
Explore Green-Wood’s Revolutionary War history on a Fourth of July trolley tour through the site of the Battle of Brooklyn! Travel back to the summer of 1776 and explore Brooklyn's pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. The Cemetery's rolling hills were once the site of the Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the war ... 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.