Green-Wood

The Great American Casket Company
2016-06-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-06-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-06-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-06-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-06-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Thursdays – Sundays
June 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Credit: Kelly Klein, Calloway Productions

What is it that makes a good life? And a good death? The Great American Casket Company would like you to believe that they have the answers – but do they? Does anyone? Explore for yourself on this roving, immersive theater experience that uses Green-Wood’s historic landscape as a central, and essential, character. As the sun sets on 478 acres, you’ll be led down a performance rabbit hole, written exclusively for Green-Wood by BREAD Arts Collective. You’ll become a part of the show, too, as you respond and interact to what’s happening around you. By the end of your journey, you may have come to some conclusions about life’s big mysteries. Or perhaps, as is so often the case, your experience may simply raise more questions. Either way, your time with the Great American Casket Company is sure to leave a lasting impression.
After the show, discuss your experiences with fellow explorers, cast, and crew at an outdoor reception designed by Modern Rebel, Brooklyn-based alternative event planners.
$70 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$75 for non-members.
Please Note
– A large portion of this event is conducted on foot. Mobility is required. Walk may be hilly; wear comfortable shoes.
– May be inappropriate for children under 13 – parental discretion suggested.
– No outside alcohol or food is permitted.
– Please arrive at Green-Wood’s main entrance (25th Street and 5th Avenue) no later than 7:00pm.
– This event is approximately 120 minutes.
– No photography is permitted during the performance.
– Must be 21 years or older to drink alcohol.
– All tickets are general admission, nonrefundable and nontransferable.
– In the case of severe weather, show may be cancelled. If a cancellation occurs, ticketholder may transfer their ticket to another date, or receive a full refund.
Click here for our inclement weather policy.
Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.

Not a Member?
Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (members, use your ID#)” link in the bottom right corner of the ticket box and enter your ID number to apply your ticket discount. Please note that the Senior, Individual and Student membership levels are limited to only one Member Ticket per event (for additional tickets, please purchase at the regular price).
Questions?
Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Historic Trolley Tour
2016-06-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-06-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-06-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-07-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-07-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-07-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-07-27 13:00 - 15:00
Credit: Robert Denbo
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides 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.
Trolley Tour Schedule:
Sunday, May 14 at 1 PM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, May 21 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 24 at 1 PM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, May 28 at 1 PM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 31 at 1 PM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, June 4 at 10 AM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, June 4 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, June 7 at 1PM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, June 11 at 10 AM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, June 11 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, June 14 at 1 PM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, June 18 at 10 AM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, June 18 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, June 21 at 1PM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, June 25 at 10 AM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, June 25 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, June 28 at 1PM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 2 at 10 AM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 2 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 5 at 1 PM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 9 at 10 AM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 9 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 12 at 1 PM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 16 at 10 AM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 16 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 19 at 1 PM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 23 at 10 AM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 23 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 26 at 1 PM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 30 at 10 AM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 30 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 2 at 1 PM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, August 6 at 10 AM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, August 6 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 9 at 1PM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, August 13 at 10 AM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, August 13 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 16 at 1 PM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, August 20 at 10 AM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, August 20 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 23 at 1 PM: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, August 27 at 1 PM: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 30 at 1 PM: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
$15 for members of Green-Wood. / $20 for non-members. Seating is limited. Trolley tours routinely sell out. We strongly suggest that you reserve tickets in advance to ensure a spot for your preferred day!
Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call (718) 210-3080, ext. 1. Please note that portions of the tour take place outside the trolley, however attendees may stay seated in the trolley if they wish. Please contact the Historic Fund for more information.
For this program you will check in at the Gothic Arches, right at the main entrance. Trolley tours are run rain or shine, with the exception of dangerous conditions as determined by Green-Wood. Click here for our inclement weather policy.
Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.

Not a Member?
New or renewing members are entitled to one free tour ticket a year! This could be a free ride: Click here for all of our membership levels and information. Free tickets must be arranged by phone. Please call (718)210-3080 to redeem.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (members, use your ID#)” link in the bottom right corner of the ticket box and enter your ID number to apply your ticket discount. Please note that the Senior, Individual and Student membership levels are limited to only one Member Ticket per event (for additional tickets, please purchase at the regular price).
Questions?
Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

City Stories, City Spirit: Write with NY Writers Coalition!
2016-06-15 17:00 - 18:45, 2016-06-22 17:00 - 18:45, 2016-06-29 17:00 - 18:45, 2016-07-06 17:00 - 18:45, 2016-07-13 17:00 - 18:45, 2016-07-20 17:00 - 18:45
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:45pmJune 8, 15, 22, 29July 6, 13, 20, 27
Inspired by the serene, historic landscape of Green-Wood, City Voices, City Spirit returns this June. Facilitated by NY Writers Coalition, the largest community-based writing organization in the country, this workshop helps writers generate new writing and connect with their craft on a deeper level, with every nook in the cemetery offering inspiration and enlightenment.
In collaboration with Green-Wood, this workshop is free and open to the public. Writers of all genres, experience levels, and backgrounds are welcome. Learn more about NYWC’s workshop method at www.nywriterscoalition.org.
Free. To register, email info@nywriterscoalition.org or call (718) 398-2883.

(Sold Out) The Great American Casket Company
2016-06-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-06-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
This night’s show is sold out. Please scroll down to purchase tickets for another show. Make sure you never miss out on tickets again! Green-Wood members get access to tickets weeks before the general public. Join today.
Thursdays – Sundays
June 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Credit: Kelly Klein, Calloway Productions

What is it that makes a good life? And a good death? The Great American Casket Company would like you to believe that they have the answers – but do they? Does anyone? Explore for yourself on this roving, immersive theater experience that uses Green-Wood’s historic landscape as a central, and essential, character. As the sun sets on 478 acres, you’ll be led down a performance rabbit hole, written exclusively for Green-Wood by BREAD Arts Collective. You’ll become a part of the show, too, as you respond and interact to what’s happening around you. By the end of your journey, you may have come to some conclusions about life’s big mysteries. Or perhaps, as is so often the case, your experience may simply raise more questions. Either way, your time with the Great American Casket Company is sure to leave a lasting impression.
After the show, discuss your experiences with fellow explorers, cast, and crew at an outdoor reception designed by Modern Rebel, Brooklyn-based alternative event planners.
$70 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$75 for non-members.
Please Note
– A large portion of this event is conducted on foot. Mobility is required. Walk may be hilly; wear comfortable shoes.
– May be inappropriate for children under 13 – parental discretion suggested.
– No outside alcohol or food is permitted.
– Please arrive at Green-Wood’s main entrance (25th Street and 5th Avenue) no later than 7:00pm.
– This event is approximately 120 minutes.
– No photography is permitted during the performance.
– Must be 21 years or older to drink alcohol.
– All tickets are general admission, nonrefundable and nontransferable.
– In the case of severe weather, show may be cancelled. If a cancellation occurs, ticketholder may transfer their ticket to another date, or receive a full refund.
Click here for our inclement weather policy.
Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.

Not a Member?
Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (members, use your ID#)” link in the bottom right corner of the ticket box and enter your ID number to apply your ticket discount. Please note that the Senior, Individual and Student membership levels are limited to only one Member Ticket per event (for additional tickets, please purchase at the regular price).
Questions?
Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Historic Trolley Tour
2016-06-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-07-26 13:00 - 15:00
Credit: Robert Denbo
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides 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.
Trolley Tour Schedule:
Wednesday, November 2: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 9: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, November 13: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 16: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 23: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, November 27: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 30: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s 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. Please note: all tours include a visit to Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill.
$10 for members of Green-Wood. / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Trolley tours routinely sell out. We strongly suggest that you reserve tickets in advance to ensure a spot for your preferred day!
Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call (718) 210-3080, ext. 1. Please note that portions of the tour take place outside the trolley, however attendees may stay seated in the trolley if they wish. Please contact the Historic Fund for more information.
Trolley tours are run rain or shine, with the exception of dangerous conditions as determined by Green-Wood. Click here for our inclement weather policy.
Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.

Not a Member?
Get a free ticket with a membership at left and purchase additional Member Discount Tickets if desired. Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (members, use your ID#)” link in the bottom right corner of the ticket box and enter your ID number to apply your ticket discount. Please note that the Senior, Individual and Student membership levels are limited to only one Member Ticket per event (for additional tickets, please purchase at the regular price).
Questions?
Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

(Sold Out) Guided Meditation
2016-06-26 19:00 - 20:30
The event on this date is sold out. Please scroll down to purchase tickets for the next date. Make sure you never miss out on tickets again! Green-Wood members get access to tickets weeks before the general public. Join today.
Green-Wood’s tranquil landscape provides a bucolic setting for this guided meditation, led by Bhante Suddhāso, a Western Buddhist monk and co-founder of Buddhist Insights. Whether you’re a card-carrying Buddhist or just someone looking to gain a little peace of mind, this unpretentious outdoor session will guide you through meditations that encourage peace, insight, and calm.
Buddhist Insights is an organization connecting monastics with lay-people. By using technology to build community and engage audiences in meaningful learning experiences, Buddhist Insights aims to create a modern and solid support system for the Western Buddhist community, in both secular and non-secular spaces.
Free. Registration is required.
Mobile users: Please tap here to register.
All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

(Sold Out) The Great American Casket Company
2016-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
This night’s finale show is sold out. Make sure you never miss out on tickets again! Green-Wood members get access to tickets weeks before the general public. Join today.
Thursdays – Sundays
June 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Credit: Kelly Klein, Calloway Productions

What is it that makes a good life? And a good death? The Great American Casket Company would like you to believe that they have the answers – but do they? Does anyone? Explore for yourself on this roving, immersive theater experience that uses Green-Wood’s historic landscape as a central, and essential, character. As the sun sets on 478 acres, you’ll be led down a performance rabbit hole, written exclusively for Green-Wood by BREAD Arts Collective. You’ll become a part of the show, too, as you respond and interact to what’s happening around you. By the end of your journey, you may have come to some conclusions about life’s big mysteries. Or perhaps, as is so often the case, your experience may simply raise more questions. Either way, your time with the Great American Casket Company is sure to leave a lasting impression.
After the show, discuss your experiences with fellow explorers, cast, and crew at an outdoor reception designed by Modern Rebel, Brooklyn-based alternative event planners.
$70 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$75 for non-members.
Please Note
– A large portion of this event is conducted on foot. Mobility is required. Walk may be hilly; wear comfortable shoes.
– May be inappropriate for children under 13 – parental discretion suggested.
– No outside alcohol or food is permitted.
– Please arrive at Green-Wood’s main entrance (25th Street and 5th Avenue) no later than 7:00pm.
– This event is approximately 120 minutes.
– No photography is permitted during the performance.
– Must be 21 years or older to drink alcohol.
– All tickets are general admission, nonrefundable and nontransferable.
– In the case of severe weather, show may be cancelled. If a cancellation occurs, ticketholder may transfer their ticket to another date, or receive a full refund.
Click here for our inclement weather policy.
Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.

Not a Member?
Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (members, use your ID#)” link in the bottom right corner of the ticket box and enter your ID number to apply your ticket discount. Please note that the Senior, Individual and Student membership levels are limited to only one Member Ticket per event (for additional tickets, please purchase at the regular price).
Questions?
Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Designing with Trees Walking Tour
2016-07-10 11:00 - 13:00
Boasting 7,000 trees, four glacial ponds, and natural hills formed by the glacial moraine, Green-Wood’s landscape is one of the most enchanting outdoor spaces in NYC.

On this walking tour, hear from an expert Landscape Architect and Historian as they lead you through Green-Wood’s hills and dales, discussing the art of designing with nature.

$15 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$20 for non-members

Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.
All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Not a Member?
Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (members, use your ID#)” link in the bottom right corner of the ticket box and enter your ID number to apply your ticket discount. Please note that the Senior, Individual and Student membership levels are limited to only one Member Ticket per event (for additional tickets, please purchase at the regular price).
Questions?
Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

Historic Trolley Tour
2016-07-10 13:00 - 15:00
Credit: Robert Denbo
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides 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.
Trolley Tour Schedule:
Wednesday, July 20: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, July 27: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, July 31: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 3: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 10: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, August 14: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 17: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 24: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, August 28: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, August 31: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, September 7: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, September 11: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, September 14: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, September 21: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, September 25: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, September 28: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 5: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, October 9: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 12: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 19: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, October 26: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, October 30: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 2: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 9: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, November 13: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 16: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 23: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, November 27: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, November 30: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Click here for more information on Green-Wood’s 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. Please note: all tours include a visit to Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill.
$10 for members of Green-Wood. / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Trolley tours routinely sell out. We strongly suggest that you reserve tickets in advance to ensure a spot for your preferred day!
Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility device on the trolley, advance arrangements must be made. Please call (718) 210-3080, ext. 1. Please note that portions of the tour take place outside the trolley and may require exiting the vehicle on multiple occasions. Please contact the Historic Fund for more information.
Trolley tours are run rain or shine, with the exception of dangerous conditions as determined by Green-Wood. Click here for our inclement weather policy.
Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.

Not a Member?
Get a free ticket with a membership at left and purchase additional Member Discount Tickets if desired. Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (members, use your ID#)” link in the bottom right corner of the ticket box and enter your ID number to apply your ticket discount. Please note that the Senior, Individual and Student membership levels are limited to only one Member Ticket per event (for additional tickets, please purchase at the regular price).
Questions?
Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

(Sold Out) Cremation: History and the Modern Process
2016-07-10 14:00 - 16:00
Courtesy of PBDW Architects. Photographer Jonathan Wallen.
This event is sold out. Make sure you never miss out on tickets again! Green-Wood members get access to tickets weeks before the general public. Join today.
What is cremation? How long have we been doing it, and how does it work? Is it the right choice for you or your family? Amy Cunningham leads this tour of cremation’s history and its impact on the present and future of funerals. In Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel, you’ll learn about the earliest known cremation in Australia 32 thousand years ago, the pagan cremations in ancient Rome, and how Judaism’s consistent objection to cremation led to 1,500 years of Christian burial. Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, Madame Helena Blavatsky, Jessica Mitford, Ann Landers and Reverend Billy Graham will all make appearances in this engaging, sometimes jolly talk. You’ll also learn how to choose an end-of-life mode of disposition that expresses your own beliefs and values. After the talk, you will tour Green-Wood’s crematory with a member of the crematory staff, and enjoy the chance for discussions and questions at a short reception.
Free. Space is very limited; reservations required.
All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Honoring Basquait
2016-07-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
Join us for a walk to the monument of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The bucolic cemetery is an oasis in urban Brooklyn, and Basquiat’s gravesite is a popular place for fans and artists to commemorate his life and give their thanks for his short but brilliant career. A tour to the site will be led by arts journalist and tour guide Allison Meier.
Free. Reservations not required. 500 25th Street (at 5th Avenue), Brooklyn, NY.
Click here for our inclement weather policy.

(Sold Out) A Night at Niblo’s Garden
2016-07-16 19:00 - 22:00
This event is sold out. Make sure you never miss out on tickets again! Green-Wood members get access to tickets weeks before the general public. Join today.
This popular event is back for 2016 and better than ever! Imagine an outdoor pleasure dome, strung with lights, adorned with fountains and featuring the top musicians, dancers and entertainers of the time. That was the scene at Niblo’s Garden – the premier entertainment house of the 19th century. Niblo himself had a habit of turning his Green-Wood mausoleum – built years before his death – into a pleasure garden of its own, with friends, picnics, and entertainment. Rumor has it he even stocked the nearby Crescent Water with goldfish.
Now we’re transforming Niblo’s final resting place into a Victorian extravaganza of performing arts, with help from Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, a vaudeville and arts powerhouse since 1995. Your night will begin with a picnic (bring your own) around the beautiful pond Crescent Water, and will unfold into an evening of showmanship in front of Niblo’s grand mausoleum. As always, author and Niblo expert Ben Feldman will hold court as Niblo himself. Bring a blanket, snacks, and drinks, and prepare to be dazzled by 19th-century games, fire eaters, contortionists, and much more – all lit by candles and a starry sky.
$32 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$37 for non-members.
All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.
