Events
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America/Beautiful 250
Min Kwon When pianist Min Kwon first conceived America/Beautiful, the country was in a moment of fracture – pandemic isolation, racial reckoning, and political unrest. Looking at her two daughters, whose birthdays fall on Presidents’ Day and the Fourth of July, she began asking a simple, urgent question: What does America mean, and what kind ... Read more
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Juneteenth at Green-Wood
Mark the 161st anniversary of Juneteenth at Green-Wood. Bring the whole family to the new Green-House at Green-Wood to make a paper flag inspired by the Juneteenth flag, then head out into the Cemetery to explore with a self-guided map featuring the gravesites of Black pioneers. Join us in honoring the heroes and leaders of Black history ... Read more
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Brooklyn’s Black Trailblazers Trolley Tour: Juneteenth Edition
On June 19, 1865, a Union general informed enslaved people in Texas that they were free—more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Communities across the United States have marked the date ever since. Declared a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth is both a celebration of progress in the fight for freedom and ... Read more
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America/Beautiful 250
Min Kwon When pianist Min Kwon first conceived America/Beautiful, the country was in a moment of fracture – pandemic isolation, racial reckoning, and political unrest. Looking at her two daughters, whose birthdays fall on Presidents’ Day and the Fourth of July, she began asking a simple, urgent question: What does America mean, and what kind ... Read more
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America/Beautiful 250
Min Kwon When pianist Min Kwon first conceived America/Beautiful, the country was in a moment of fracture – pandemic isolation, racial reckoning, and political unrest. Looking at her two daughters, whose birthdays fall on Presidents’ Day and the Fourth of July, she began asking a simple, urgent question: What does America mean, and what kind ... Read more
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The Revolution Continues: Gay Green-Wood, Family Edition! Trolley Tour
Join us for a special kid-friendly trolley tour celebrating LGBTQ+ trailblazers who have left a lasting impact on American history and culture, led by one of Green-Wood’s experienced educators. You’ll visit the gravesites of Paul Jabara, co-writer of “It’s Raining Men;” Emma Stebbins, sculptor of the Angel of the Waters at Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain; and more as you explore ... 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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America/Beautiful 250
Min Kwon When pianist Min Kwon first conceived America/Beautiful, the country was in a moment of fracture – pandemic isolation, racial reckoning, and political unrest. Looking at her two daughters, whose birthdays fall on Presidents’ Day and the Fourth of July, she began asking a simple, urgent question: What does America mean, and what kind ... Read more
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America/Beautiful 250
Min Kwon When pianist Min Kwon first conceived America/Beautiful, the country was in a moment of fracture – pandemic isolation, racial reckoning, and political unrest. Looking at her two daughters, whose birthdays fall on Presidents’ Day and the Fourth of July, she began asking a simple, urgent question: What does America mean, and what kind ... 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
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.