Events
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Grieving & Weaving
Join Gelsey Bell at this special edition of Grieving & Weaving. She will present her work that thematically covers the many faces of loss through her vocals and music. Stitching together creativity and community, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you're an expert with yarn or just ... Read more
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Green-Wood After Hours
Explore Green-Wood under the night sky, where the Cemetery transforms after dark. Discover the stories of remarkable New Yorkers who shaped history and culture and end the evening with rare access to the Catacombs, an underground space few ever see.
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Nocturnal Navigators: Green-Wood Bat Walk
Explore Green-Wood under the night sky, where the Cemetery transforms after dark. Discover the stories of remarkable New Yorkers who shaped history and culture and end the evening with rare access to the Catacombs, an underground space few ever see.
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Battle of Brooklyn Trolley Tour
Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with our annual trolley tour exploring Green-Wood’s role in Revolutionary War history. On August 27, 1776, Green-Wood was a battlefield, and much of the largest battle of the Revolutionary War was fought across the grounds that now make up the Cemetery. Visit key sites connected to the ... Read more
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Green-Wood Book Sale
The Green-Wood Cemetery is offering for sale a selection of books collected over the years, including beautiful coffee-table books on art, music, and historic cemeteries, as well as titles exploring the lives of some of our prominent permanent residents. We would love these books to find wonderful new homes. All are warmly invited to visit ... 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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Green-Wood After Hours
Explore Green-Wood under the night sky, where the Cemetery transforms after dark. Discover the stories of remarkable New Yorkers who shaped history and culture and end the evening with rare access to the Catacombs, an underground space few ever see.
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Birding in Peace: Late-Risers Edition (Members Only)
If you’ve always wanted to go on a birding tour at Green-Wood but aren’t much of a morning person, this tour is for you! The early bird-er might get the worm, but you can birdwatch at any hour. Join birding expert Rob Jett and a small group of fellow members to roam the grounds while hearing and seeing the ... Read more
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Grave Beginnings: Walking Green-Wood
Discover Green-Wood’s stunning landscape and remarkable history on this free 90-minute walking tour. Perfect for first-time visitors, this introductory tour takes you on a leisurely walk to hear about the lives of pioneering figures such as physicians Abraham and Mary Putnam Jacobi; scientist Eunice Newton Foote, considered the first to discover greenhouse gases; and inventor and ... Read more
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Gay Gothic: Love, Loss, and the Hereafter
Explore what death and memorialization have looked like for Queer people throughout Green-Wood’s 188-year history on this special trolley tour led by Close Friends Collective. From individuals who died and were laid to rest while still in the closet to couples whose love is proudly declared on their shared monuments, we will revisit the final moments, obituaries, and gravesites ... 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.