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(SOLD OUT) Feminism and Fortune Telling: Women of the Lower East Side Trolley Tour
Long before psychic infomercials and hotlines became all the rage, individuals seeking love advice or answers to life’s questions went to visit working-class fortune tellers in New York’s Lower East Side. In 1857, humor writer Mortimer Thomson (1831–1875)—using the pseudonym Q. K. Philander Doesticks—published a series of exposés in which he labeled these women “witches,” ... Read more
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Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Hop on board our comfortable, temperature-controlled trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood's historic landscape and most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, this is your chance to explore 478 acres of art, history, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his troops during the Battle ... Read more
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Revolutionary Spirits
Delve into the storied past of distilled spirits in Brooklyn with Green-Wood and our neighbors at Fort Hamilton Distillery. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the Cemetery to discover influential figures of the Revolutionary War and distillers who made their mark on the young Republic. Afterward, the trolley heads to Fort Hamilton ... Read more
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(SOLD OUT) Green-Wood After Hours
We know it’s Halloween season, but for everyone’s safety and out of respect for the Cemetery, masks and costumes are not permitted at Green-Wood. Anyone wearing them will not be allowed to attend the tour. Join us for this special after-hours experience as we explore Green-Wood under the night sky, when the familiar landscape takes ... Read more
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(SOLD OUT) Green-Wood After Hours
We know it’s Halloween season, but for everyone’s safety and out of respect for the Cemetery, masks and costumes are not permitted at Green-Wood. Anyone wearing them will not be allowed to attend the tour. Join us for this special after-hours experience as we explore Green-Wood under the night sky, when the familiar landscape takes ... Read more
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(SOLD OUT) Green-Wood After Hours
We know it’s Halloween season, but for everyone’s safety and out of respect for the Cemetery, masks and costumes are not permitted at Green-Wood. Anyone wearing them will not be allowed to attend the tour. Join us for this special after-hours experience as we explore Green-Wood under the night sky, when the familiar landscape takes ... Read more
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Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
Whether it's your first visit or your hundredth visit to Green-Wood, this walking tour offers a fresh, thrilling perspective on one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks. Led by one of our expert guides, this tour takes you to the heart of Brooklyn’s most fascinating stories. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington’s troops ... Read more
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Secrets in Stone
The Victorians were masters of secrets, and they took plenty of them to the grave! Across Green-Wood’s landscape, every carved flower, weathered angel, and mysterious emblem tells a story. On this crowd favorite walking tour, you’ll become a detective of the dead, decoding an elaborate language of symbols preserved in stone and shedding light on ... Read more
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Cemetery Scavenger Hunt
We are pleased to announce that this year, we are official partners of TalkDeath’s 5th Annual 2025 Halloween Cemetery Scavenger Hunt. Taking place every Halloween weekend, TalkDeath’s Cemetery Scavenger Hunt is an annual event designed to bring together communities, families, cemetery lovers, and history enthusiasts.
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Fame, Fortune, & the Forgotten: The Untold Stories of Victorian Women
Join us in celebration of the bold, defiant, and often overlooked women of the nineteenth century. We’re partnering with the Dead Ladies Show to explore the stories behind Charlotte Canda’s magnificent tomb, a monument to a life tragically cut short; the colorful adventures of Lola Montez, whose daring career as a dancer and courtesan captivated ... 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.