Green-Wood

(SOLD OUT) Secrets in Stone Walking Tour
2021-10-23 13:30 - 15:00, 2021-10-30 00:23 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
There is a secret language at Green-Wood that is etched in its centuries-old monuments. Inverted torches, bales of wheat, and hourglasses with wings are but a few of the curious depictions that you will encounter. This eye-opening walking tour will showcase the meaning of these eternal, though sometimes cryptic, symbols.

$30/ $25 for members. There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name. The walk is over hilly and uneven terrain, comfortable footwear is encouraged.

We know it’s Halloween season, but please do not arrive in costume. Attendees in costume, face-paint, or masks will not be admitted. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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Location: Check-in takes place in the meadow at the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.

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– Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering at all times and maintain at least a 6-foot distance from those not in their group.

– The walk is over hilly and uneven terrain, comfortable footwear is encouraged.

– Follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

– Travel Safely: Green-Wood recommends following all safety precautions while traveling to and from the Cemetery, whether by foot, mass transit, or driving. If taking mass transit, please check the MTA’s guidelines.

– Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a temperature. Please use good judgement if you have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19. For more information about COVID-19, please check the CDC website.

– Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to any visitor who refuses to comply with the safety guidelines.

If you observe a situation or behavior that does not reflect these protocols, please advise an ambassador or other staff member immediately. With everyone’s cooperation this will be a memorable and safe unique experience.

Great Trees of Green-Wood
2021-10-23 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-10-24 14:00 - 15:30
Credit: Penelope Duus

It happens every autumn! The trees of Green-Wood explode with shades of orange, red, and yellow, and it is a visual extravaganza! Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to start Instagram posting like crazy as you discover the fall foliage in all its glory! Along the way you’ll encounter some of the over 7,000 trees in the Cemetery that represent nearly 700 species and cultivars. In fact, Green-Wood is an accredited Level III Arboretum—one of only 27 in the world.

$25 / $20 for members. There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

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The walk is over hilly and uneven terrain, comfortable footwear is encouraged. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Location: Check-in takes place in the meadow at the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. Look for signage.

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– Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering at all times and maintain at least a 6-foot distance from those not in their group.

– The walk is over hilly and uneven terrain, comfortable footwear is encouraged.

– Follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

– Travel Safely: Green-Wood recommends following all safety precautions while traveling to and from the Cemetery, whether by foot, mass transit, or driving. If taking mass transit, please check the MTA’s guidelines.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a temperature. Please use good judgement if you have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19. For more information about COVID-19, please check the CDC website.

Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to any visitor who refuses to comply with the safety guidelines.

If you observe a situation or behavior that does not reflect these protocols, please advise an ambassador or other staff member immediately. With everyone’s cooperation this will be a memorable and safe unique experience.

Musical Meditation on Grief
2021-10-23 16:00 - 17:00
THE LONG STORY

This past year and a half has been a time of profound and terrible loss. As our world and our city continues to process this collective trauma, Death of Classical thought it might be helpful to partner with The Green-Wood Cemetery and Beginner’s Ear, to put together a live music meditation on grief that will be free for all to attend.Taking place on the same high hill of the Cemetery where we’ll host our performance of Fauré’s Requiem, the hour-long event will begin with a guided meditation on mourning, led by Beginner’s Ear founder Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim, followed by a musical performance that will emerge from the silence, including music from the Fauré Requiem and more.

THE SHORT STORY

Come join us in the Cemetery for a powerful, poignant reflection on grief, and the beautiful preciousness of life.

Free. This event is completely free to the public, no registration or RSVP is required—just show up at 4pm on Saturday! Please feel free to bring blankets or cushions for your own comfort while sitting on the grass.

Presented by Death of Classical. Click here for more info.

Made possible through the City Artist Corps Grant program and New York Foundation for the Arts.

(SOLD OUT) Green-Wood After Hours
2021-10-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2021-10-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-10-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2021-10-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-10-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-10-29 19:00 - 21:00
This tour is sold out. Click here for a full list of upcoming programs.

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.

$30/ $25 for members. There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name. The walk is over hilly and uneven terrain, comfortable footwear is encouraged. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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Location: Check-in takes place in the meadow at the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.

We know it’s Halloween season, but please do not arrive in costume. Attendees in costume, face-paint, or masks will not be admitted.

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Mandatory Safety Protocols

– Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering at all times and maintain at least a 6-foot distance from those not in their group.

– The walk is over hilly and uneven terrain, comfortable footwear is encouraged. We recommend bringing a flashlight.

– Follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

– Travel Safely: Green-Wood recommends following all safety precautions while traveling to and from the Cemetery, whether by foot, mass transit, or driving. If taking mass transit, please check the MTA’s guidelines.

– Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a temperature. Please use good judgement if you have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19. For more information about COVID-19, please check the CDC website.

– Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to any visitor who refuses to comply with the safety guidelines.

If you observe a situation or behavior that does not reflect these protocols, please advise an ambassador or other staff member immediately. With everyone’s cooperation this will be a memorable and safe unique experience.

(SOLD OUT) Faure: Requiem
2021-10-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Cantori New York

THE LONG STORY

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As we slowly resurface from the collective suffering wrought by COVID-19, we must take time to mourn the terrible toll of those we’ve lost, while also striving to find meaning and light in the darkness.

Fauré wrote his requiem to be a musical consolation, a deeply human response to the suffering of death and the pain of grief, that paints a picture of the paradise that awaits, and the merciful peace of eternal rest.

We close our season with a large-scale, outdoor, candlelit performance of this piercingly beautiful work, performed by the extraordinary singers of Cantori New York.

The Short Story

Join us in remembrance of those we’ve lost, and in hope of a better world to come.

$80, no member discount available. There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Important things to note before purchasing your tickets

Doors open at 6pm, the program starts at 7pm, and lasts approximately one hour. No admittance after 7pm.The journey to and from the performance site takes approximately 5 minutes, which includes walking over hilly and uneven terrain; proper footwear is recommended. You will be seated on grass, you are welcome to bring cushions and/or blankets. Chairs are also permitted!Outside food and drinks are prohibited, except water.Rain date Sunday, October 24th.Health and safety protocols will be strictly enforced, including wearing a mask and keeping a distance of at least 6 feet from those not in your party. Follow directions given by Cemetery staff and ambassadors.Sorry, we cannot refund or exchange tickets for another performance or timeslot. There are no member discounts for this performance.

Mandatory Safety Protocols

– Attendees must wear a face covering at all times and maintain at least a 6-foot distance from those not in their group.

– Follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

– The walk is over hilly and uneven terrain, comfortable footwear is encouraged.

– Travel Safely: Green-Wood recommends following all safety precautions while traveling to and from the Cemetery, whether by foot, mass transit, or driving. If taking mass transit, please check the MTA’s guidelines.

– Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a temperature. Please use good judgement if you have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19. For more information about COVID-19, please check the CDC website.

Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to any visitor who refuses to comply with the safety guidelines.

If you observe a situation or behavior that does not reflect these protocols, please advise an ambassador or other staff member immediately. With everyone’s cooperation this will be a memorable and safe unique experience.

After the End
2021-10-24 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-25 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-26 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-27 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-28 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-29 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-30 10:00 - 16:30
A Ritual ABOUT LOSS by Candy Chang and James A. Reeves

SEPTEMBER 15TH-DECEMBER 6TH, 10AM-4:30PMHistoric ChapelFree

Describe your loss. This simple prompt will be asked of each visitor to After the End, a new site-specific installation in Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel. Influenced in equal parts by religious ceremonies and science fiction, artists Candy Chang and James A. Reeves have created a public ritual to contemplate loss in all forms: the loss of loved ones, relationships, health, and worlds we once knew—as well as the practices that have helped us endure. Visitors are invited to share their experience on a scroll and place it upon an illuminated altar. Lit from within, each response becomes a devotional candle, and together they form an evolving field of light. Selected reflections will be projected throughout the Chapel, and visitors can sit in the apse to contemplate the experiences of others as well as their own. After the End offers a modern refuge that reminds us we are not alone as we mourn the end of one reality and enter the next.

For over a decade, Chang and Reeves have collaborated on public rituals to contemplate the human condition. Their installations have been exhibited at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City, the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles, and the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia. Inspired by the devotional practices of religion, the ancient I Ching, and cyberpunk visions, Chang and Reeves create public works that facilitate conversations about reckoning with an increasingly alienating world. To learn more, visit ritualfields.com.

After the End was made possible by a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Due to the overwhelming popular response to After the End, the installation has now been extended through December 6th!

Free and open to the public, no reservations are necessary. Please consider a donation to The Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

Latent Teloneum
2021-10-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2021-10-30 11:00 - 16:00
Heidi Lau and Nikholis Planck

October 23rd-DECEMBER 5TH, 11:00AM-4:00PMFort Hamilton Gatehouse AtticFree

Since January 2021, Heidi Lau, Green-Wood’s artist in residence, has been creating ceramic sculptures in a studio space on the first floor of the Fort Hamilton Gatehouse. Just above her a large attic sat relatively quiet except for spiders busily weaving their webs. Nearing the end of her residency, Lau has invited Nikholis Planck for a two-person exhibition in the attic, which has been unlocked for the public’s viewing. All of the works on view, like the spiders’ webs, are suspended from the roof’s wooden support beams. The title, chosen by the artists, refers to the hidden costs of the creative process (teloneum is a Medieval word for a tax on the sale of goods).

Free and open to the public, no reservations are necessary. Please consider a donation to The Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

Attendees are asked to use caution when going up and down the stairs. Please do not touch any of the work on view.

The Fort Hamilton Gatehouse is located near the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and Miceli Place.

Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
2021-10-24 13:00 - 14:30
Credit: Amy Nieporent

Join our expert tour guides to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and 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 the tragedy that struck the Brooklyn Theatre; pay your respects to the maestro, Leonard Bernstein; and discover much more.

$25 / $20 for members.

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There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name. The walk is over hilly and uneven terrain, comfortable footwear is encouraged. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Location: Check-in takes place in the meadow at the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. Look for signage.

Not a Member?

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Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Mandatory Safety Protocols

– Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering at all times and maintain at least a 6-foot distance from those not in their group.

– The walk is over hilly and uneven terrain, comfortable footwear is encouraged.

– Follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

– Travel Safely: Green-Wood recommends following all safety precautions while traveling to and from the Cemetery, whether by foot, mass transit, or driving. If taking mass transit, please check the MTA’s guidelines.

– Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a temperature. Please use good judgement if you have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19. For more information about COVID-19, please check the CDC website.

– Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to any visitor who refuses to comply with the safety guidelines.

If you observe a situation or behavior that does not reflect these protocols, please advise an ambassador or other staff member immediately. With everyone’s cooperation this will be a memorable and safe unique experience.

History Happy Hour: A Grave Concern—Body Snatching Through the Ages
2021-10-26 18:00 - 19:00
Once a burial takes place, it’s all about resting in peace for eternity, right? That wasn’t always the case! In the nineteenth century, there was a demand by medical schools for cadavers so doctors and students could study human anatomy. The shockingly profitable “resurrection” business was created by grave robbers to fulfill the needs of medical schools by stealing bodies in the middle of the night. Fortunately, Green-Wood’s extensive records do not indicate any such thievery on our grounds, but other New York City burial sites were not so lucky! Join us for a look into the history of grave robbing in New York City and to learn about a few of Green-Wood’s permanent residents who may have dug up a body… or two. The conversation will span from the European “mummy craze” to Colonial grave robbings to the ghastly methods of resurrectionists and the anti-doctor riots spurred by their trade.

While we can’t actually bring the bar or the drinks to you, we can offer some history on tap! Bring your own beverage–why not try our recommended cocktail of the evening–and raise a glass to the past as we stay connected through our latest series, History Happy Hour.

$9 / $4 for members. A Zoom link and recipe will be in your confirmation email.

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How To Talk To Kids About Death
2021-10-26 19:30 - 20:45
Creative Time Presents Sophie Calle’s “Here Lies the Secrets of the Green-Wood Cementery”

How do we explain death and dying to our children? How much should they know and when? How can a pet’s death or a grandparent’s declining health be explained in a way that’s understandable? How can we engage their curiosity, talents, and emotions in funeral practices and traditions?

Join Gabrielle Gatto, Green-Wood’s coordinator of public programs who holds a certificate in Thanatology, and Dr. Preeti Saigal, pediatric neuropsychologist, for an enlightening virtual conversation on the best practices for discussing death with children.

Free. Registration is required. This adults-only virtual program is intended for parents with children of any age. A Zoom link will be sent in your confirmation email upon registration.

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Please consider a donation to Green-Wood when reserving your ticket. Your donation will help ensure that we can continue to provide engaging and thought provoking programs at little or no cost to you.

This event is co-sponsored by Park Slope Parents.

(SOLD OUT) Concert in the Catacombs: Saxophonist Darius Jones
2021-10-27 18:30 - 20:15, 2021-10-27 20:00 - 21:45, 2021-10-28 18:30 - 20:15, 2021-10-28 20:00 - 21:45
Credit: Ebru Yildi

“…The most visceral and distinctive alto saxophonist of this era.” -The New York Times

In anticipation of releasing his new solo-album, Raw Demoon Alchemy (A Lone Operation), jazz saxophonist Darius Jones will fill Green-Wood’s Catacombs with the anxiety, frustration, and hope of life in the wake of global pandemic. Influenced by the titans of music, both past and present, he handpicked compositions from Sun Ra, Ornette Coleman, Roscoe Mitchell, and Georgia Anne Muldrow to unpack the vulnerability of our time. As Jones explains: “I want to capture a moment in time, to crystallize the beginning of something at the end of something else.”

Raw Demoon Alchemy (A Lone Operation) will be released on November 5th, though concert attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the album after the performance.

Schedule

6:30pm Performance

6:30pm: Doors Open7:00pm: Doors Close7:15–8:15pm: Performance

8:00pm Performance

8:00pm: Doors Open8:30pm: Doors Close8:45–9:45pm: Performance

Before you purchase your ticket

Ticket purchasers must be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination at check-inDoors close fifteen minutes before the performance begins: For the 6:30pm, doors close a 7:00pm, and for the 8:00pm doors close at 8:30pmGuests will ride on Green-Wood’s Trolley to and from the Catacombs. Beer and Wine will be available for purchase at a cash bar

$40/ $35 for members. There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

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Mandatory Safety Protocols

Attendees must wear a face covering when aboard the trolley and during the performance in the Catacombs. Follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.Travel Safely: Green-Wood recommends following all safety precautions while traveling to and from the Cemetery, whether by foot, mass transit, or driving. If taking mass transit, please check the MTA’s guidelines.Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a temperature. Please use good judgement if you have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19. For more information about COVID-19, please check the CDC website.

Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to any visitor who refuses to comply with the safety guidelines.

If you observe a situation or behavior that does not reflect these protocols, please advise an ambassador or other staff member immediately. With everyone’s cooperation this will be a memorable and safe unique experience.

Nocturnal Creatures: Bats of Green-Wood and Gotham
2021-10-28 18:00 - 19:00
Credit: Evan Rabeck

Celebrate International Bat Week by joining NYC Audubon’s Senior Conservation Biologist Kaitlyn Parkins for a special presentation on our nocturnal neighbors: the bats of New York City. After busting some bat myths, she will discuss the secret lives of urban bats. Learn what they eat, where to find them, and how urban green spaces, such as parks, cemeteries, and green roofs, help them thrive.

$5 / free for members. A Zoom link and recipe will be emailed the day before the program.

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(SOLD OUT) Spirited Stroll
2021-10-30 11:00 - 13:00
Credit: Penelope Duus

This tour is sold out. Click here for a full list of upcoming programs.

A perennial favorite! 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.

$30/ $25 for members. There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name. The walk is over hilly and uneven terrain, comfortable footwear is encouraged. We know it’s Halloween season, but please do not arrive in costume. Attendees in costume, face-paint, or masks will not be admitted. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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Location: Check-in takes place in the meadow at the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. Look for signage.

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Mandatory Safety Protocols

– Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering at all times and maintain at least a 6-foot distance from those not in their group.

– The walk is over hilly and uneven terrain, comfortable footwear is encouraged.

– Follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

– Travel Safely: Green-Wood recommends following all safety precautions while traveling to and from the Cemetery, whether by foot, mass transit, or driving. If taking mass transit, please check the MTA’s guidelines.

– Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a temperature. Please use good judgement if you have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19. For more information about COVID-19, please check the CDC website.

– Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to any visitor who refuses to comply with the safety guidelines.

If you observe a situation or behavior that does not reflect these protocols, please advise an ambassador or other staff member immediately. With everyone’s cooperation this will be a memorable and safe unique experience.
