Events
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Winter Wanders
Craving an unforgettable cemetery experience? This winter, set off on a ninety-minute walking tour of Green-Wood, where around each winding path and tranquil pond there’s a story waiting to be uncovered. This tour offers a blend of fascinating history and expansive vistas. You’ll marvel at the grand monument of John Matthews, the "Soda Fountain King," ... Read more
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Birding in Peace
Experience Green-Wood before our gates open to the public and discover some of the birds that call the Cemetery their winter home. For species that migrate south after breeding, Brooklyn is their Miami during the colder months. Led by birding expert Rob Jett, this winter tour offers the chance to spot waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, ... Read more
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Living Laboratory: Green-Wood’s 2025 Environmental Research Fellows
Over the past year, Green-Wood’s 2025 Environmental Research Fellows have been hard at work, using the Cemetery as their living laboratory to contribute to urban ecology. Join us for a special virtual presentation of their methodologies and findings. In researching some of New York City's least visible winged migrants, Nic Comparato spent nine months recording ... 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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Birding in Peace
Experience Green-Wood before our gates open to the public and discover some of the birds that call the Cemetery their winter home. For species that migrate south after breeding, Brooklyn is their Miami during the colder months. Led by birding expert Rob Jett, this winter tour offers the chance to spot waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, ... Read more
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Mindfulness in Nature (Members Only)
Join us for a winter mindfulness workshop shaped by the quiet, restorative energy of the season. Led by Lydia Hilton, LMSW and mindfulness instructor, the workshop will be held primarily indoors in Green-Wood’s cozy Modern Chapel, with brief, optional outdoor moments. It’s a chance to slow down, turn inward, and explore themes of stillness, rest, ... Read more
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Winter Wanders
Craving an unforgettable cemetery experience? This winter, set off on a ninety-minute walking tour of Green-Wood, where around each winding path and tranquil pond there’s a story waiting to be uncovered. This tour offers a blend of fascinating history and expansive vistas. You’ll marvel at the grand monument of John Matthews, the "Soda Fountain King," ... Read more
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Winter Wanders
Craving an unforgettable cemetery experience? This winter, set off on a ninety-minute walking tour of Green-Wood, where around each winding path and tranquil pond there’s a story waiting to be uncovered. This tour offers a blend of fascinating history and expansive vistas. You’ll marvel at the grand monument of John Matthews, the "Soda Fountain King," ... 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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Wealth with Purpose: Women on a Mission
Celebrate fearless women who refused to play by the rules. This trolley tour spotlights Green-Wood’s pioneering women who defied convention and changed the world in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. You’ll learn about Grace Nail Johnson, a civil rights activist and cultural force in the Harlem Renaissance; Louisine Havemeyer, the socialite-turned-suffragist who was arrested ... 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.