BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Green-Wood - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.green-wood.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Green-Wood REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20100314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20101107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20110313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20111106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20120311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20121104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110803T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110803T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T112747 CREATED:20110526T124205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T124205Z UID:10030515-1312376400-1312383600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 3\, 2011\n \n \n \n \n \n \nGreen-Wood Trolley\n \n \n \n \n \nEvery Wednesday there is a historic trolley tour at Green-Wood. Tours last approximately two hours and feature the beauty of Green-Wood’s grounds\, the Cemetery’s history\, its bird life\, the most fascinating tales of its permanent residents\, views of Manhattan’s skyline\, The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and its preservation program\, and more. The trolley is heated\, air conditioned\, and enclosed. \nThis will be a Discover Green-Wood tour. Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. \nTickets are $10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund and $15 for non-members. Trolley tours are very popular and sometimes sell out in advance\, therefore reservations are strongly recommend. not required\, but recommended. Call 718-210-3080 or click here to purchase advance tickets. \nGreen-Wood’s Wednesday 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. \nMeeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/1-p-m-historic-trolley-tour-080311/ LOCATION:Green-Wood Cemetery\, 500 25th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour,Trolley Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110810T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110810T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T112747 CREATED:20110526T125524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T125524Z UID:10030519-1312981200-1312988400@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 10\, 2011\nGreen-Wood Trolley\nEvery Wednesday there is a historic trolley tour at Green-Wood. Tours last approximately two hours and feature the beauty of Green-Wood’s grounds\, the Cemetery’s history\, its bird life\, the most fascinating tales of its permanent residents\, views of Manhattan’s skyline\, The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and its preservation program\, and more. The trolley is heated\, air conditioned\, and enclosed. \nThis will be a Far Side of Green-Wood tour. Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. \nThe tour includes several stops where visitors have the option to walk outside. Tickets are $10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund and $15 for non-members. Trolley tours are very popular and sometimes sell out in advance\, therefore reservations are strongly recommended — not required\, but recommended. Call 718-210-3080 or click here to purchase advance tickets. \nGreen-Wood’s Wednesday 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. \nMeeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/1-p-m-historic-trolley-tour-081011/ LOCATION:Green-Wood Cemetery\, 500 25th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour,Trolley Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T112747 CREATED:20110526T115746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T115746Z UID:10030511-1313240400-1313247600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:Northern Exposure: More Tales of Green-Wood Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 13\, 2011\nPlease note that the starting time of this tour is 1 pm.\n\nTownsend Harris\nThe monuments and mausoleums of Green-Wood have many fascinating stories to tell and some of the most interesting are not about the most famous. Visit with tour guide Ruth Edebohls the final resting places and hear the stories of the Father of Baseball\, a pioneering embalmer\, the scandalous wife of an equally scandalous Civil War general\, the “best woman who ever lived\,” Charles Ebbets\, Johnny Torrio\, Elmer Sperry\, Juan Trippe\, James Gordon Bennett\, Townsend Harris\, F.A.O. Schwarz and more. A tourist attraction 150 years ago\, Green-Wood today 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. \n$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Reservations strongly recommended; click here to purchase advance tickets online or call 718-210-3080. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/northern-exposure-more-tales-of-green-wood-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Green-Wood Cemetery\, 500 25th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour,Walking Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110817T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110817T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T112747 CREATED:20110709T180013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110709T180013Z UID:10030523-1313586000-1313593200@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 17\, 2011\nGreen-Wood Trolley\nEvery Wednesday there is a historic trolley tour at Green-Wood. Tours last approximately two hours and feature the beauty of Green-Wood’s grounds\, the Cemetery’s history\, its bird life\, the most fascinating tales of its permanent residents\, views of Manhattan’s skyline\, The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and its preservation program\, and more. The trolley is heated\, air conditioned\, and enclosed. \nThis will be a Far Side of Green-Wood tour. Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. \nThe tour includes several stops where visitors have the option to walk outside. Tickets are $10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund and $15 for non-members. Trolley tours are very popular and sometimes sell out in advance\, therefore reservations are strongly recommended — not required\, but recommended. Call 718-210-3080 or click here to purchase advance tickets. \nGreen-Wood’s Wednesday 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. \nMeeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/1-p-m-historic-trolley-tour-081711/ LOCATION:Green-Wood Cemetery\, 500 25th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour,Trolley Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110824T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110824T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T112747 CREATED:20110526T125924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T125924Z UID:10030521-1314190800-1314198000@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 24\, 2011\nGreen-Wood Trolley\nEvery Wednesday there is a historic trolley tour at Green-Wood. Tours last approximately two hours and feature the beauty of Green-Wood’s grounds\, the Cemetery’s history\, its bird life\, the most fascinating tales of its permanent residents\, views of Manhattan’s skyline\, The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and its preservation program\, and more. The trolley is heated\, air conditioned\, and enclosed. \nThis will be a Hidden Gems of Green-Wood tour. Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. \nGreen-Wood’s Wednesday 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. \nMeeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue \n$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended. \nTo purchase advance tickets\, call 718-210-3080 or select the date of the tour desired below\, specify ticket quantity\, and click Order Now. Green-Wood Historic Fund members should enter their discount code where specified to activate their reduced ticket price. If you would like to purchase a new membership (more information here) in addition to event tickets\, choose the quantity of the advance tickets and membership desired before clicking Order Now. New members’ credit cards will be refunded for their ticket discount once the order has been processed\, and they will receive a discount code to use for future orders. \n \nEvent registration for Wednesday Historic Trolley Tour powered by Eventbrite URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/1-p-m-historic-trolley-tour-082411/ LOCATION:Green-Wood Cemetery\, 500 25th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour,Trolley Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110829 DTSTAMP:20260613T112747 CREATED:20110526T120225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T120225Z UID:10030512-1314489600-1314575940@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:(Canceled) 235th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 28\, 2011\nBattle of Brooklyn Reenactors\nAll Sunday\, August 28th Battle of Brooklyn tours and events are CANCELED due to weather. Please check www.green-wood.com or call 718-210-3080 for updates. Green-Wood will be reaching out as soon as possible to ticket-holders using available contact information. \nPlease know that: \n\nPaid tour tickets will be honored for any other Green-Wood tour anytime.\nYou may also opt to donate the cost of your tickets to the Green-Wood Historic Fund and receive an acknowledgement of your tax-deductible contribution.\nWe will process a refund\, if you cannot\, or do not wish to\, attend another tour.\n\n \nOriginal events description below: \nThe Battle of Brooklyn\, fought in August 1776 on land that is now a part of Green-Wood Cemetery\, was the first battle of the American Revolution to be waged after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In memory of the brave patriots who battled for our country’s independence\, The Green-Wood Historic Fund hosts a day of free commemoration ceremonies and trolley tours. Great event for kids! Click here for background information and photos from past events\, and read below for the day’s complete schedule: \nBattle of Brooklyn reenactor and children\n10:00 AM – TROLLEY TOUR: Join author Barnet Schecter and Green-Wood Cemetery historian Jeff Richman. $10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $20 for non-members. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\, but please join us for the day’s other festivities listed below. \n12:30 PM – REVOLUTIONARY WAR RE-ENACTORS: Takes place in Green-Wood’s Meadow at the Gothic Arch. Free. \n1:30 PM – BATTLE OF BROOKLYN PARADE: Meet at the main gate for a parade to Battle Hill. Free. \n2:00 PM – BATTLE OF BROOKLYN COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY: The ceremony will take place on Battle Hill. Free. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/235th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-brooklyn/ LOCATION:Green-Wood Cemetery\, 500 25th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event,Tour,Trolley Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110828T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110828T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T112747 CREATED:20110715T202407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110715T202407Z UID:10030524-1314536400-1314543600@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:(Canceled) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 28\, 2011\nGreen-Wood Trolley\nThis tour is CANCELED due to weather. Please check www.green-wood.com or call 718-210-3080 for updates. Green-Wood will be reaching out as soon as possible to ticket-holders using available contact information. \nPlease know that: \n\nPaid tour tickets will be honored for any other Green-Wood tour anytime.\nYou may also opt to donate the cost of your tickets to the Green-Wood Historic Fund and receive an acknowledgement of your tax-deductible contribution.\nWe will process a refund\, if you cannot\, or do not wish to\, attend another tour.\n\n \n Original tour description below: \nExperience 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. Now\, by popular demand\, we are offering a 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. Descriptions of each tour are online at green-wood.com. Please note: all tours include a visit to the Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill. \nDates: Sep 11 & 25\, Oct 30\, Nov 13 & 27 \nAll Sunday tours will follow the “Discover Green-Wood” route. Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. Each tour includes several stops where visitors have the option to walk outside. \nGreen-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. \nMeeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue \n$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended. URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/1-p-m-historic-trolley-tour-082811/ LOCATION:Green-Wood Cemetery\, 500 25th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour,Trolley Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110831T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110831T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T112747 CREATED:20110526T124309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T124309Z UID:10030516-1314795600-1314802800@www.green-wood.com SUMMARY:1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 31\, 2011\nGreen-Wood Trolley\nEvery Wednesday there is a historic trolley tour at Green-Wood. Tours last approximately two hours and feature the beauty of Green-Wood’s grounds\, the Cemetery’s history\, its bird life\, the most fascinating tales of its permanent residents\, views of Manhattan’s skyline\, The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and its preservation program\, and more. The trolley is heated\, air conditioned\, and enclosed. \nThis will be a Discover Green-Wood tour. Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s rotation of three different tours. \nGreen-Wood’s Wednesday 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. \nMeeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue \n$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended. \nTo purchase advance tickets\, call 718-210-3080 or select the date of the tour desired below\, specify ticket quantity\, and click Order Now. Green-Wood Historic Fund members should enter their discount code where specified to activate their reduced ticket price. If you would like to purchase a new membership (more information here) in addition to event tickets\, choose the quantity of the advance tickets and membership desired before clicking Order Now. New members’ credit cards will be refunded for their ticket discount once the order has been processed\, and they will receive a discount code to use for future orders. \n \nEvent registration for Wednesday Historic Trolley Tour powered by Eventbrite URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/1-p-m-historic-trolley-tour-083111/ LOCATION:Green-Wood Cemetery\, 500 25th Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour,Trolley Tour END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR