Latest Past Events
Artful Remembrance: A Creative Grief Workshop
Join us for a reflective Sunday afternoon as we explore the intersections of grief and creativity with two of our grief literacy partners, Postal Service for the Dead and Life and Soul. We invite you to honor those you’ve lost by creating collaged cards and typewritten letters at interactive art stations. This event offers the opportunity to explore ... Read more
Winter Wanders
This winter, set off on a ninety-minute walking tour of The Green-Wood Cemetery, where around each winding path and tranquil pond there’s a new story waiting to be uncovered. Admire the striking monument of John Matthews, the "Soda Fountain King," hear the tragic tale of the ill-fated Do-Hum-Me, and delve into the murder mystery surrounding ... Read more
Birding in Peace
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home. Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean that there aren’t interesting birds to discover in Green-Wood. For some bird species that migrate south after the breeding season, Brooklyn ... 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.