Green-Wood

1 p.m. Southern Exposure: More Tales of Green-Wood Walking Tour
2011-11-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Saturday, November 12, 2011
NEW WALKING TOUR. Visit with Green-Wood Historic Fund tour guide Ruth Edebohls the less-seen southern edge of the cemetery, whose monuments and mausoleums have many fascinating stories to tell. Hear the stories of the Park Slope Plane Crash of 1960, “Truth Seeker” D. M. Bennett, a Russian prince, gangsters Joey Gallo and Albert Anastasia, lyricist Fred Ebb, an early Richard Upjohn mausoleum, several artists, the generation-spanning Cutter family from a Civil War general to a 20th-century U.S. senator and more. A tourist attraction 150 years ago, Green-Wood still has the power to draw us and keep us coming back with its beauty, grandeur and history. Walk may be hilly and strenuous—wear good walking shoes.
Ruth Edebohls worked for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years. A Brooklyn native, she is a licensed New York City Tour Guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. Over the years, she has created and led many fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
Walking tour: $10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Reservations strongly recommended.
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(SOLD OUT) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2011-11-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Green-Wood Trolley
This tour is sold out. Please check our calendar for other upcoming tour dates.
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn and much more.
Dates: Sep 11 & 25, Oct 30, Nov 13 & 27
All Sunday tours will follow the “Discover Green-Wood” route. Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood, in addition to a visit to the Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill and several stops where visitors have the option to walk outside.
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
Meeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
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1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2011-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Green-Wood Trolley
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn and much more.
September: 7 (The Far Side of Green-Wood), 14 (Hidden Gems of Green-Wood), 21 (Discover Green-Wood), 28 (The Far Side of Green-Wood),
October: 5 (Hidden Gems of Green-Wood), 12 (Discover Green-Wood), 19 (The Far Side of Green-Wood), 26 (Hidden Gems of Green-Wood)
November: 2 (Discover Green-Wood), 9 (The Far Side of Green-Wood), 16 (Hidden Gems of Green-Wood), 23 (Discover Green-Wood), 30 (The Far Side of Green-Wood)
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood, in addition to a visit to the Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill and several stops where visitors have the option to walk outside.
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
Meeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
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1 p.m. An Afternoon with Best-Selling Author Paul Auster
2011-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Saturday, November 19, 2011
In a Travel + Leisure interview last year, Paul Auster said, “A couple of years ago I was thinking of setting a new novel in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and in walking around the neighborhood, I visited Green-Wood Cemetery for the first time. In fact, maybe it was the cemetery that convinced me to write the novel . . . I had no idea [Green-Wood was] . . . one of the most remarkable places in all of New York City.”
We are thrilled to host Auster’s first official appearance at Green-Wood for a book talk about his latest novel, Sunset Park. This passionate novel about contemporary America and its ghosts follows the hopes and fears of a cast of unforgettable characters brought together during the 2008 economic collapse, including a group of young people squatting in a Sunset Park apartment.
Please Note: Mr. Auster will be introduced by Green-Wood’s historian, Jeff Richman, who will give a prologue to Green-Wood and its history of inspiring writers, artists, and musicians for close to two centuries. Mr. Auster will then read from his book, Sunset Park. He has asked to have extended time afterwards to sign books and chat individually with the attendees. In light of his request, we will forego the trolley tour in order to maximize our time with Mr. Auster. Afterwards, of course, you are welcome to stroll and experience Green-Wood on your own, as Mr. Auster did when he was writing Sunset Park. We will have complimentary walking tour books and illustrated maps on hand.
Book Talk, Q&A with the author: $15 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $20 for non-members.
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1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2011-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Green-Wood Trolley
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn and much more.
September: 7 (The Far Side of Green-Wood), 14 (Hidden Gems of Green-Wood), 21 (Discover Green-Wood), 28 (The Far Side of Green-Wood),
October: 5 (Hidden Gems of Green-Wood), 12 (Discover Green-Wood), 19 (The Far Side of Green-Wood), 26 (Hidden Gems of Green-Wood)
November: 2 (Discover Green-Wood), 9 (The Far Side of Green-Wood), 16 (Hidden Gems of Green-Wood), 23 (Discover Green-Wood), 30 (The Far Side of Green-Wood)
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood, in addition to a visit to the Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill and several stops where visitors have the option to walk outside.
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
Meeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
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(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2011-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Green-Wood Trolley
This event has sold out. Please click here to view our calendar of other upcoming events.
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn and much more.
Dates: Sep 11 & 25, Oct 30, Nov 13 & 27
All Sunday tours will follow the “Discover Green-Wood” route. Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood, in addition to a visit to the Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill and several stops where visitors have the option to walk outside.
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
Meeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.

1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2011-11-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Green-Wood Trolley
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn and much more.
September: 7 (The Far Side of Green-Wood), 14 (Hidden Gems of Green-Wood), 21 (Discover Green-Wood), 28 (The Far Side of Green-Wood),
October: 5 (Hidden Gems of Green-Wood), 12 (Discover Green-Wood), 19 (The Far Side of Green-Wood), 26 (Hidden Gems of Green-Wood)
November: 2 (Discover Green-Wood), 9 (The Far Side of Green-Wood), 16 (Hidden Gems of Green-Wood), 23 (Discover Green-Wood), 30 (The Far Side of Green-Wood)
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood, in addition to a visit to the Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill and several stops where visitors have the option to walk outside.
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
Meeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
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1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2011-12-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2011-12-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2011-12-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2011-12-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2012-01-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2012-01-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2012-01-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2012-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 and 7 more dates | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Green-Wood Trolley
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn and much more.
Dec 2011 – Feb 2012 Winter Trolley Tour Schedule:
Wednesday, December 7: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 14: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 21: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 28: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 4: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 11: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 18: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, January 25: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, January 29: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 1: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 8: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 15: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 22: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, February 26: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 29: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood, in addition to a visit to the Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill and several stops where visitors have the option to walk outside.
Our Historic Fund trolley tour guides:
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
A Brooklyn native, Ruth Edebohls is a licensed New York City tour guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. After working for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years, Ruth became a tour guide for the Green-Wood Historic Fund several years ago. She has created and led a host of fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
After retiring from many years of teaching, Tom Russell became a volunteer at Green-Wood in 2003, greeting visitors and answering their questions. Tom long has been fascinated with the cemetery’s history, architecture, topography, natural beauty, and the stories of its permanent residents. His greatest interest is Green-Wood’s visitors who come from around the country and the world to see this great place.
Meeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
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1 p.m. Uncovering Long-Lost Stories: Digging Dirt at Green-Wood with Ben Feldman
2012-01-14 13:00 - 15:00 | The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Author, historian and storyteller Ben Feldman has been in love with New York City history for as long as he can remember. Utilizing Green-Wood’s historical resources, he has discovered long-forgotten characters whose colorful stories he delights in telling. Like the story of preeminent Dr. Harvey Burdell, who was gruesomely murdered by his lover in 1857, or the lurid story of Roaring Twenties playboy Edward Browning and his underage mistress Frances “Peaches” Heenan.
Now comes the mysterious rags-to-riches story of Brooklyn industrialist Henry Knight Dyer whose pocket-size diary dated 1870, discovered by Feldman, was the irresistible catalyst for his latest investigation.
For anyone who’s mesmerized by personal histories and their little-known details, come learn how Feldman uncovers long-lost stories and how you can too.
This event has two parts, with separate tickets for each part:

A free talk by Ben Feldman in the historic Green-Wood chapel.

A trolley tour immediately following the talk that will visit the gravesites of Burdell, Browning, Dyer and many more. Tickets are $15 for members of the Green-Wood Historic Fund and $20 for non-members.

Seating is limited for both the talk and the trolley tour, and reservations are recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below — click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page. Please be sure to include both the free talk tickets and the trolley tour tickets in your order if you would like to attend both parts of the event.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
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1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
2012-03-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2012-03-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2012-03-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2012-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Green-Wood Trolley
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Feb – May 2012 Winter/Spring Trolley Tour Schedule:
Wednesday, February 8: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 15: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 22: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, February 26: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 7: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, March 11: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 14: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 21: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, March 25: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 28: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 4: The Far Side of Green-Wood Sunday, April 8: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 11: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 18: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 25: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, April 29: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 2: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 9: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, May 13: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 16: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 23: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, May 27: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 30: Discover Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood, in addition to a visit to the Historic Chapel, Battle Hill, and several stops where visitors have the option to walk outside.
Our Historic Fund trolley tour guides:
Green-Wood’s trolley tour guide Marge Raymond fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
A Brooklyn native, Ruth Edebohls is a licensed New York City tour guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. After working for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years, Ruth became a tour guide for the Green-Wood Historic Fund several years ago. She has created and led a host of fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
After retiring from many years of teaching, Tom Russell became a volunteer at Green-Wood in 2003, greeting visitors and answering their questions. Tom long has been fascinated with the cemetery’s history, architecture, topography, natural beauty, and the stories of its permanent residents. His greatest interest is Green-Wood’s visitors who come from around the country and the world to see this great place.
Meeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue
$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
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7 p.m. Tara O'Grady & The Black Velvet Band
2012-03-10 19:00 - 23:00 | The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
SPECIAL EVENT IN GREEN-WOOD’S HISTORIC CHAPEL
“Danny Boy” don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing! Join us for a fabulous pre-St. Patrick’s Saturday night of dancing, drinks and the sophisticated swing of Tara O’Grady & The Black Velvet Band in a stunning historic setting.
O’Grady and her band perform an irresistible mix of traditional Irish songs and jazz standards set to a swing jazz beat. Honored by the Irish Voice as one of the “Most Influential Women of 2010,” O’Grady has a voice that’s been compared to divas of days gone by and a look that conjures the Golden Age of Hollywood. O’Grady and her band perform regularly at Swing 46 Jazz and Supper Club, The Astor Room and Radegast Hall.
Tickets are $90 per couple or $50 per person for members of the Green-Wood Historic Fund and $100 per couple or $60 per person for non-members. Tickets include drinks and light hor d’oeuvres. Advance reservations required. Proceeds from this event support the Green-Wood Historic Fund.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below — click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.

If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
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9:30 a.m. Green-Wood at the Met Day Trip & Tour
2012-03-15 09:30 - 17:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
A very special day at The Metropolitan Museum, exploring the world-class art of Green-Wood’s permanent residents.
Our trolley leaves Green-Wood at 9:30 a.m. for the drive to The Met. (You’re also welcome to meet us there.) We will then go on a private tour of the wonderful new exhibition Duncan Phyfe: Master Cabinetmaker in New York, with co-curator Peter Kenny (who has spent years researching Phyfe). Lunch in The Petrie Court Café, overlooking Central Park, follows.
Then we are off to the just-reopened American Wing for a tour, led by Green-Wood’s historian Jeff Richman, of stained glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany and John La Farge; silver, jewelry and presentation vases by Tiffany & Co.; paintings by Asher B. Durand, William Merritt Chase and Eastman Johnson; sculpture by Thomas Crawford, and much more. We will return to Green-Wood by trolley, hopefully by about 5:00 p.m.
Tickets are $100 for members of the Green-Wood Historic Fund and $125 for non-members. Includes trolley ride, admission, tours and lunch.
LIMITED TO 25 ATTENDEES ONLY—RESERVE NOW!
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below — click to Order Now or
Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
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Click the “Enter promotional code here (members, use your ID#)” link in the bottom right corner of the ticket box and enter your ID number to apply your ticket discount. Please note that the Senior, Individual and Student membership levels are limited to only one Member Ticket per event (for additional tickets, please purchase at the regular price).
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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.

1 p.m. The Eminent Irish of Green-Wood Walking Tour
2012-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
The Irish immigration contributed immeasurably to the rich tapestry of American culture. Green-Wood has its share of the illustrious sons and daughters of Eire, as well as many of the unsung everyday men and women.
Join Historic Fund guide Ruth Edebohls as she visits notable Irish at Green-Wood, including copper magnate Marcus Daly; India Ink manufacturer and American patriot Charles Higgins; one-armed Civil War General Thomas Sweeney (who retired from the U.S. military but went on to lead the Fenian invasion of Canada); Irish patriot Wolfe Tone’s widow and son; actress and mistress of the mighty, Lola Montez (Eliza Gilbert), and much more.
Enjoy the magnificent landscaping and vistas of Green-Wood and its fascinating history. Walk may be hilly and strenuous — wear good walking shoes.
Ruth Edebohls worked for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years. A Brooklyn native, she is a licensed New York City Tour Guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. Over the years, she has created and led many fascinating tours of Green-Wood.
Tickets are $10 for members of the Green-Wood Historic Fund and $15 for non-members. Reservations recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below — click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.
If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.
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