“It’ll nearly be like a picture print from Currier & Ives… these wonderful things are the things we’ll remember all through our lives.” - Classic holiday song, “Sleigh Ride” Currier & Ives—two names that instantly evoke romantic images of nineteenth-century American Life. A winter sleigh barreling through the snow. A horse-drawn carriage rounding a tree-lined road. ... Read more

The Death Cafe is a simple concept: bring strangers together to discuss one of the great universal truths, death. With thousands of chapters in over 25 countries around the world, Death Cafes are informal gatherings whose main objective is to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” There ... Read more

Once a burial takes place, it’s all about resting in peace for eternity, right? Well, that wasn’t always the case! In the nineteenth century, the shockingly profitable “resurrection” business emerged. Grave robbers sneakily stole bodies from cemeteries under the cover of night to sell them to physicians, teachers, and scientists. Fortunately, Green-Wood’s extensive records do ... Read more

Due to snow, this instance of this tour has been canceled; future dates will continue as scheduled. Join our expert tour guides aboard Green-Wood’s trolley to explore the Cemetery’s historic landscape and most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to Green-Wood, this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, ... Read more