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Battle of Brooklyn and the Meaning of Freedom
Price: Free. Registration recommended, not required. Step back in time to August 1776 and experience the excitement of the Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the Revolutionary War and the first to take place after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Green-Wood invites families and kids to discover the diverse perspectives of this ... Read more
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The Art of Goodbye: The Mourning Madonna
The Art of Goodbye explores how artists have depicted loss throughout history. From ancient Greek funerary urns to medieval crucifixion altar pieces and haunting World War I trench scenes, the program delves into how different eras confronted grief. Each session highlights the artists, their works, and the societies that shaped or resisted these expressions of ... 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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Birding in Peace
Before our gates open to the public, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home, at least temporarily. Stop by this fall and you’ll see a variety of species passing through. By September, the offspring of summer’s nesting birds will be on their own. Returning warblers ... Read more
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(SOLD OUT) Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131
We return to the Catacombs for another exploration of Beethoven’s late string quartets. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable event as the Ariel Quartet performs String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. Opening with what Richard Wagner described as “surely the saddest sentiment ever expressed in music,” this seven-movement masterpiece is played without pause, creating an expansive, kaleidoscopic musical journey through faith, fear, madness, wonder, and more.
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(SOLD OUT) Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131
We return to the Catacombs for another exploration of Beethoven’s late string quartets. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable event as the Ariel Quartet performs String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. Opening with what Richard Wagner described as “surely the saddest sentiment ever expressed in music,” this seven-movement masterpiece is played without pause, creating an expansive, kaleidoscopic musical journey through faith, fear, madness, wonder, and more.
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(SOLD OUT) Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131
We return to the Catacombs for another exploration of Beethoven’s late string quartets. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable event as the Ariel Quartet performs String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. Opening with what Richard Wagner described as “surely the saddest sentiment ever expressed in music,” this seven-movement masterpiece is played without pause, creating an expansive, kaleidoscopic musical journey through faith, fear, madness, wonder, and more.
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(SOLD OUT) Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131
We return to the Catacombs for another exploration of Beethoven’s late string quartets. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable event as the Ariel Quartet performs String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. Opening with what Richard Wagner described as “surely the saddest sentiment ever expressed in music,” this seven-movement masterpiece is played without pause, creating an expansive, kaleidoscopic musical journey through faith, fear, madness, wonder, and 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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(SOLD OUT) Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 131
We return to the Catacombs for another exploration of Beethoven’s late string quartets. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable event as the Ariel Quartet performs String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131. Opening with what Richard Wagner described as “surely the saddest sentiment ever expressed in music,” this seven-movement masterpiece is played without pause, creating an expansive, kaleidoscopic musical journey through faith, fear, madness, wonder, and 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.