Green-Wood

Hymn to the City: Dress Rehearsal
2021-06-02 19:45 - 22:15 (America/New_York) | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
The New York Philharmonic

The Long Story

Hymn to the City is a ground-breaking collaboration between Death of Classical, The Green-Wood Cemetery, and The New York Philharmonic—a sprawling, immersive event that pays tribute to New York’s singular spirit of resilience and renewal after a year of collective trauma, loss, and mourning.

Attendees will be taken on a journey across the Cemetery, hearing the stories of Green-Wood’s extraordinary permanent residents—many of whom are members of the New York Philharmonic community—interwoven with music, dance, and poetry. From Leonard Bernstein’s gravesite to the Hill of Graves, the Civil War Soldiers Monument to the Catacombs, we’ll remember the battles lost and won, the challenges overcome, and the boundless ingenuity, open-hearted creativity, and indomitable strength of our beloved city.

The Short Story

A once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the greatest city in the world.

Important things to note before purchasing your tickets

Attendees must fill out a health survey in advance of the event.Arrive on time! We will start with thirty minutes to enjoy whiskey tastings and snacks (all free!), and the beauty of the Cemetery, before the program begins. No late admittance. The program is mainly outdoors and runs for approximately two hours, which includes walking over hilly and uneven terrain; proper footwear is recommended. 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.Rain date Sunday, June 6th for tickets purchased for June 3rd–5th performances.Sorry, we cannot refund or exchange tickets for another performance or timeslot. There are no member discounts for this performance.

All pianos are generously provided by Yamaha.

$60. There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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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.

– 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.

Hymn to the City
2021-06-03 19:15 - 21:45, 2021-06-03 19:45 - 22:15, 2021-06-03 20:15 - 22:45, 2021-06-03 20:45 - 23:15, 2021-06-04 18:45 - 21:15, 2021-06-04 19:15 - 21:45, 2021-06-04 19:45 - 22:15, 2021-06-04 20:15 - 22:45 and 6 more dates | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
The New York Philharmonic

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The Long Story

Hymn to the City is a ground-breaking collaboration between Death of Classical, The Green-Wood Cemetery, and The New York Philharmonic—a sprawling, immersive event that pays tribute to New York’s singular spirit of resilience and renewal after a year of collective trauma, loss, and mourning.

Attendees will be taken on a journey across the Cemetery, hearing the stories of Green-Wood’s extraordinary permanent residents—many of whom are members of the New York Philharmonic community—interwoven with music, dance, and poetry. From Leonard Bernstein’s gravesite to the Hill of Graves, the Civil War Soldiers Monument to the Catacombs, we’ll remember the battles lost and won, the challenges overcome, and the boundless ingenuity, open-hearted creativity, and indomitable strength of our beloved city.

The Short Story

A once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the greatest city in the world.

$100. 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

Attendees must fill out a health survey in advance of the event.Arrive on time! We will start with thirty minutes to enjoy whiskey tastings and snacks (all free!), and the beauty of the Cemetery, before the program begins. No late admittance. The program is mainly outdoors and runs for approximately two hours, which includes walking over hilly and uneven terrain; proper footwear is recommended. 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.Rain date Sunday, June 6th.Sorry, we cannot refund or exchange tickets for another performance or timeslot. There are no member discounts for this performance.

All pianos are generously provided by Yamaha.

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.

– 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.

Green-Wood After Hours
2021-06-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-06-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-06-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-06-12 19:30 - 21:30
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.

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The walk is over hilly and uneven terrain, a flashlight and comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour.

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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.

– The tour guide will be using a voice amplifier to ensure all social-distancing protocols are adhered to.

– 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.

Green-Wood’s Hidden Treasures: A Historian’s View
2021-06-05 10:00 - 12:00
Green-Wood is an immense place, and a visit to our grounds can be overwhelming. What should you see? What direction should you go in? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! This new series of tours, led by the Cemetery’s expert staff, provides a behind-the-scenes exploration of art, history, and nature.

For this morning’s walking tour, Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman will let you in on some of his nearly thirty years of research. With an eye focused on the fascinating lives of the Cemetery’s permanent residents, he will also share recent discoveries in our ongoing Civil War and Unmarked Graves Projects. Whether you are new to Green-Wood, or an old friend, there will be lots to discover together!

Jeff Richman led his first tour of Green-Wood in 1991, became the Cemetery’s part-time historian in 2001, and has been its full time historian since 2007. He has written three books, two self-guided walking tours, and the history narrative of the Green-Wood mobile app. He also maintains a blog of all things Green-Wood.

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

$30 / $25 for members. There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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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.

– The tour guide will be using a voice amplifier to ensure all social-distancing protocols are adhered to.

– 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.

Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
2021-06-05 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-06-06 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-06-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-06-13 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.

Birding in Peace
2021-06-06 06:00 - 07:30, 2021-06-13 06:00 - 07:30
Courtesy of Jennifer Kepler.

Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home. Green-Wood’s official birding checklist is available to pick up from the security guard at the Main Entrance on 25th Street or to print here.

Please note: All walking tours traverse hilly and at times uneven terrain. Comfortable footwear is suggested.

Tickets are $20/$15 for members. There are no paper or e-tickets. Attendees will be checked in by name.

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Early-Spring Migration

Our April tours will be a feast for the ears and eyes with the trilling song of pine warblers and drumming pronouncements of woodpeckers on newly blossoming trees (including magnolias, maples, quinces, and dogwoods). We’ll discover thousands of songbirds resting before their trip farther north as well as arriving herons and egrets at Green-Wood’s glacial ponds.

Peak Spring Migration

From ruby-throated hummingbirds to over twenty species of colorful wood warblers, our peak migration tours will feature many of the 163 bird species that have been recorded at Green-Wood during the month of May. Beginning just after sunrise, we will experience spring’s dawn chorus at the most active time of day for birds.

Summer Birding

In July we should see the offspring of our resident red-tailed hawk bravely preparing to leave the nest. Warbler songs will be replaced by chirring cicadas and the tweets of fledgling birds. Butterflies and dragonflies are abundant. By late-July, expect the arrival of the first southbound migrants.

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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.

– 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: Hidden Green-Wood
2021-06-08 18:00 - 19:00
Green-Wood isn’t wanting for extraordinary and monumental tombs, but many of its most remarkable residents lay buried under unmarked, modest, or sunken stones. It’s no wonder that visitors spend so much time looking for graves that are often easy to miss! You’ll learn about some of Green-Wood’s lesser-known—but equally fascinating—monuments across our 478 acres. Highlights will include suffragist Elizabeth Tilton, whose stone is marked simply as “Grandmother;” Robert “Little Dougie” Spedden, a child survivor of the Titanic; and teenage military cadet Andrew Culver Jr., whose marble gravestone is one of the Cemetery’s most underrated gems.

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 upon registration.

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We Remember: A Community COVID Memorial
2021-06-08 18:00 - 21:00
Presented by Naming the Lost Memorials and The Green-Wood Cemetery

Since May 2020, Naming the Lost Memorials, a small team of volunteer artists, activists, and folklorists, has been creating memorial sites in New York City to name and remember victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. The memorials consist of tens of thousands of nameplates with personalized drawings and photos. Collectively they create an overwhelming visual representation of the enormity of the loss. On June 8th, they will unveil We Remember: A Community Covid Memorial near Green-Wood’s Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.

During this special ceremony, We Remember will be dedicated and activated by artists, religious leaders, and performers. We invite you to participate through song, movement, invocation, prayer, and a simple candle ritual allowing us to call out the names of the dead.

NOTE: Activities and dedication moved to the Historic Chapel due to rain.

Naming The Lost Memorials Installation in Brooklyn. (Photo by Erik McGregor)

6-7pm:

Procession to Green-Wood – CANCELLED DUE TO RAINPlease meet instead at the Historic Chapel near the Main Entrance of the Cemetery at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue.

Drum call, poetry, and making of memorial name platesHistoric Chapel near Main Entrance (moved due to rain)

7-8pm:

Dedication and activation of the memorialHistoric Chapel near Main Entrance (moved due to rain)

8-9pm:

Music, placement of candles, and additional opportunities to create and add a nameplate to the memorial.

The memorial, which seeks to honor the nearly 600,000 people in the United States who have died during the COVID-19 pandemic, will remain active and on display through June 28th. Sections of the memorial are available for adding names from June 8th-28th.

There is no registration required to attend this event. This event will go on rain or shine; in case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Historic Chapel near Green-Wood’s Main Entrance.

Attendees are welcomed to bring blankets or chairs to sit on inside the Cemetery during the ceremony.

Una Ofrenda Comunitaria para los Fallecidos de Covid

Nombrando a los Desaparecidos y el Cementerio de Green-Wood le hacen una cordial invitación a unirse con nosotros en Recordamos: Una Ofrenda Comunitaria para los Fallecidos de Covid.

Veinte grupos comunitarios de la ciudad de Nueva York se están uniendo para crear una ofrenda en honor a los que perdimos por Covid-19. Únase a nosotros el 8 de Junio, mientras honramos a nuestros muertos a través de la música y la danza, crearemos y compartiremos un espacio para la reflexión así como podrán ayudarnos a terminar la ofrenda , que permanecerá durante el mes de junio.

ACTUACIONES Y OFRENDAS:

La Troupe Makandal, José Ortiz, Aeilushi Mistry, Winston “Jeggae” Hoppie, Rev. Katherine Salisbury, Mazarte & the Villalobos Brothers, Judith Berkson, Monica Hope & Kelvyn Bell, y Brooklyn Roots Lullaby Project.

LUGAR:

Cementerio de Green-Wood en Brooklyn, puerta principal de la 5ta Avenida y Calle 25.Metro más cercano: Tren R hasta la calle 25.

DEDICACIÓN:

Naming The Lost Memorials Installation in Brooklyn. (Photo by Erik McGregor)

6-7pm:

reunión, toque de tambor, poesía, procesión.

7-8pm:

Ceremonia de Dedicación y Actuaciones de grupos invitados.

8-9pm:

Canciones de cuna y oportunidad de crear dibujos para agregar al altar.

ACCESIBILIDAD:

Nos reuniremos a las 6pm en la 5ta avenida y la calle 25 para iniciar la procesión. A las 7pm se llevara a cabo la ceremonia en el césped de la entrada principal del cementerio Green-Wood. Habrá sillas plegables disponibles, y aquellos que puedan sentarse en el césped están invitados a hacerlo. Los baños accesibles para sillas de ruedas se encuentran dentro del cementerio. Este evento se lleva a cabo al aire libre y seguiremos las recomendaciones de seguridad actuales de Covid-19. Por favor, si tiene alguna pregunta o requiere más información, contáctenos en namingthelostmemorials@gmail.comGracias!

Translation/ traducción:

Martha Zárate-AlvarezFounder & Artistic DirectorMazarte Dance Company646-785-7537https://mazarte.org/https://m.facebook.com/mazartedance/

Six Degrees of Lincoln: Green-Wood and The Great Emancipator—Part 2
2021-06-09 18:00 - 19:00
You can hardly walk through Green-Wood without coming upon the grave of someone connected to Abraham Lincoln. There’s the general who led all Union armies from 1862 to 1864, the telegrapher and companion with whom he awaited news from the battlefield, and the newspaper publishers who reported on his administration. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The actress who was on stage at Ford’s Theatre when Lincoln was assassinated and the doctor who embalmed his body are also interred at Green-Wood, among many others.

For this evening’s discussion we welcome back Harold Holzer for a discussion of even more Lincoln! He’ll be joined by Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman to discuss Green-Wood’s many connections to the Great Emancipator.

Harold Holzer, a prolific scholar and lecturer, has authored, coauthored, and edited fifty-four books including Lincoln and the Power of the Press. He served for six years (2010–2016) as Chairman of The Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation.

You need not have attended Part 1 of this program to enjoy Part 2.

This conversation is part of our series of virtual programs about the history of Green-Wood and its permanent residents, Zooming in on History.

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

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Striking the Right Chord: Music and Prose for Funerals
2021-06-10 18:00 - 19:00
Gerard Fortune, Gede (Ghede, Guede)

How does one begin to find the right words and music for a funeral or memorial event? Many funerals today involve collaborating with clergy, a secular officiant, or close family members, and yet some decisions can still be ours alone. Through cued musical selections, scripture, poetry, and a powerpoint presentation, we will review basic end-of-life ceremony structure (beginnings, middles, and endings). We’ll contemplate ways to support grief at any gathering, as well as to open the hearts of those present. This program will be led by funeral director Amy Cunningham, who writes about funeral planning at TheInspiredFuneral.com, and will share resources with those in attendance that they may print out and save.

Free, suggested donation $10. Please consider a donation to Green-Wood when reserving your ticket.

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Your donation will help ensure that we can continue to provide engaging and thought provoking programs in death education at little or no cost to you. A Zoom link will be in your confirmation email upon registration.
