Green-Wood

(Sold Out) Spirited Stroll
2016-10-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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A perennial favorite! Historian Jeff Richman will lead this popular tour through the beautiful fall foliage with tales of murder, mayhem, spirits and the utterly bizarre. Visit the graves of The Wizard of Oz (the actor who played him), George Washington’s favorite dentist, the somewhat shady originator of Spiritualism, and many more.

You’ll even get to tour Green-Wood’s Catacombs, usually closed to the public.

$20 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$25 for non-members.

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Historic Trolley Tour
2016-11-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-11-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-11-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-11-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-11-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-12-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-12-14 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.
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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.

A Gleam in His Eye Trolley Tour
2016-11-05 10:00 - 12:00
David Bates Douglass’s master plan for Green-Wood’s landscape pre-dated Central and Prospect Parks and gave 19th-century Brooklynites and New Yorkers a place to escape from the urban grind. A green scape ahead of its time, the cemetery winds its way through rolling hills and glacial ponds with each twist and turn. Art Presson, Green-Wood’s Vice-President of Design and Landscape, will lead visitors through Douglass’s creation and how it has evolved after nearly two centuries.
$15 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$20 for non-members.
An IMPORTANT Message from Green-Wood Historic Fund:
Due to an unforeseen circumstance, we will be changing the date and time of this trolley tour to Saturday, November 5th 10AM – 12PM.
If you are able to join us still, great – we look forward to welcoming you in two weeks.
If you are unable to join us, please email harryweil@green-wood.com or call me at 718-210-3071 to set up a refund or credit.
Should the event hit its capacity, a waitlist option will appear in the ticket box – please join it to be notified if you’d like to purchase any tickets that are released.
With thanks,
Harry Weil, Manager of Programs
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.
All events will take place rain or shine. 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.

Green Green-Wood Trolley Tour
2016-11-05 13:00 - 15:00
Green-Wood is an urban oasis and a place of vibrant horticultural experimentation. Come see all that we are up to and learn about the legacy of some of our permanent residents who have made a lasting contribution to horticulture. Curator of Plant Collections Joe Charap and historian Jeff Richman lead an exploration of Green-Wood’s 478 acres of historic greenspace.

$20 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$25 for non-members.

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.

All events will take place rain or shine. 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.

Almost Presidential Trolley Tour
2016-11-06 14:00 - 16:00
De Witt Clinton in Fall, by Jeff Richman

*Please note the new time above, changed from 1pm to 2pm to accommodate NYC Marathon traffic.

In a presidential election there can only be one winner, everyone else is just . . . a loser. On this last Sunday of the 2016 election cycle, Green-Wood provides some historical perspective and insight into of the campaigns of yore. Hear of the ambitions and political upsets of presidential hopefuls, including De Witt Clinton (who lost in 1812 to Madison), Horace Greeley (who lost in 1872 to Grant), as well as several obscure candidates with great stories of their own.

$20 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$25 for non-members.

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.

All events will take place rain or shine. 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.

(Sold Out) Twilight Tour
2016-11-06 17:30 - 19:30
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.

There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk – and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. Arm yourself with a flashlight to explore the cemetery’s stunning landscape as the sun fades over the horizon. You will visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American culture while your tour guide regales you with some mysterious tales. The night ends at our famous catacombs, which are normally closed to the public.

This is a walking tour, comfortable footwear is recommended.

$20 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$25 for non-members.

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Historic Trolley Tour
2016-11-09 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 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
Wednesday, December 7: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, December 11: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 14: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 21: The Far Side of Green-Wood
***Please note: No trolley tours on Christmas Day***
Wednesday, December 28: Hidden Gems 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
2016-11-09 14:00 - 16:00
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.
What is cremation? How long have we been doing it, and how does it work? Amy Cunningham, death educator, leads this tour of cremation’s history (from its origins 32 thousand years ago in Australia!) and its impact on the present and future of funerals. This engaging and sometimes jolly journey will also explore how to choose an end-of-life mode of disposition that expresses your own beliefs and values.

Afterward, you will have the opportunity to visit the crematory with Gema LaBoccetta, Green-Wood’s Crematory Manager, as well as enjoy discussion and questions at a short reception.

Free. Space is limited; reservations strongly recommended.

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Historic Trolley Tour
2016-11-10 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.

The Gallant Samuel Sims Talk and Tour
2016-11-12 13:00 - 15:00
Green-Wood’s historian, Jeff Richman – author of the recently published The Gallant Samuel Sims – will discuss the life of Brooklyn native and Civil War hero Captain Samuel Sims, and how the collections of papers and objects that tell his story miraculously were saved from a trash can in California and an old trunk in New York and wound up at Green-Wood. Afterward, Richman will lead a trolley tour exploring the cemetery’s rich Civil War history–including a visit to Captain Sims’s grave.
This event has two parts, with separate tickets for each part:

The free talk in the historic Green-Wood chapel. Reservations below strongly recommended.
A guided trolley tour immediately following the talk, $20 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$25 for non-members.

The publication of this book is made possible through a generous grant from the Furthermore foundation.
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. Historic Green-Wood structures, like the Historic Chapel, may not be fully accessible for some individuals. Please contact the Historic Fund for more information.
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.

(Sold Out) Dead Distillers Tour
2016-11-12 16:30 - 19:00
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.
Green-Wood is teaming with our friends at Kings County Distillery to delve into the past and present of distilling, Brooklyn style. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the cemetery’s permanent residents with whiskey connections, including the only casualty in the contentious Whiskey Wars of the mid-1800s. Afterward, the trolley will head to Kings County Distillery in the Brooklyn Navy Yard to explore how whiskey is made and enjoy a tasting of four of their of their delectable products (which they have been producing since 2010).
This tour is based upon the newly published book “Dead Distillers: A History of the Upstarts and Outlaws who Made American Spirits” by Colin Spoelman, co-founder and Master Distiller at Kings County Distillery. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the distillery.
Limited to 30 persons. This event is strictly 21+; I.D. required. This tour begins promptly at 4:30PM, no late admission allowed.
$30 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$35 for non-members.
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.

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

(Sold Out) Historic Trolley Tour
2016-11-13 13:00 - 15:00
Credit: Robert Denbo
This event is sold out. Please scroll down to purchase other trolley tour dates. Make sure you never miss out on tickets again! Green-Wood members get access to tickets weeks before the general public. Join today.
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.

Post Turkey Day Tour
2016-11-25 13:00 - 15:00
After you’ve devoured the turkey and stuffed yourself with pumpkin pie, escape from the house and enjoy a walking tour of Green-Wood. Or send your out-of-town guests on the tour; you can stay home and enjoy some peace and quiet. Or if you’re all still getting along, bring everyone!

Be sure to dress warmly to enjoy a late autumn stroll in one of New York’s most beautiful and historic greenspaces. The 4PM tour will be a real treat—enjoy GW just as the sun dips below the horizon.

$10 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$15 for non-members.

All events will take place rain or shine. 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.

Post Turkey Day Tour
2016-11-25 16:00 - 18:00
After you’ve devoured the turkey and stuffed yourself with pumpkin pie, escape from the house and enjoy a walking tour of Green-Wood. Or send your out-of-town guests on the tour; you can stay home and enjoy some peace and quiet. Or if you’re all still getting along, bring everyone!

Be sure to dress warmly to enjoy a late autumn stroll in one of New York’s most beautiful and historic greenspaces. This 4PM tour will be a real treat—enjoy GW just as the sun dips below the horizon.

$10 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$15 for non-members.

All events will take place rain or shine. 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
2016-11-26 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) Historic Trolley Tour
2016-11-27 13:00 - 15:00
Credit: Robert Denbo
This event is sold out. Please scroll down to purchase other trolley tour dates. Make sure you never miss out on tickets again! Green-Wood members get access to tickets weeks before the general public. Join today.
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.
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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.
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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).
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(Sold Out) Tree ID Walk
2016-12-03 11:00 - 13:00
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.

Green-Wood is home to over 7,000 trees, and boasts one of the largest collections of mature trees in the city. On this walk, arborist Bill Logan and Green-Wood’s Curator of Plant Collections, Joseph Charap, discuss ways by which you can identify trees based on their leaves, bark, roots, and form. Dress warmly and enjoy an afternoon exploring the cemetery’s expansive greenspace!

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

All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Happy 200th Birthday, Mr. Wheatley!
2016-12-03 19:00 - 20:30
Love musicals? Then you won’t want to miss this musical tribute to the guy who got it all started. William Wheatley (1816 – 1876) Green-Wood permanent resident and stage star produced The Black Crook, the first American musical. Think of it — the actors acted and sang — and boy did they sing! The show was five hours long and ran for a record-breaking 474 performances at the famed Niblo’s Garden. What got audiences so excited? This your chance to find out.

But that’s not all! Songs written, performed, and produced by other Green-Wood residents – including a jingle for five cent cigars, ballads from classic Broadway productions, and a tiny bit of disco – will make this celebration of Wheatley’s 200th birthday a party not to be missed! Be sure to save room for cake!

$30 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$35 for non-members.

This event will be held in our Historic Chapel and will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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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.

Twilight Tour
2016-12-04 16:00 - 18:00
There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk – and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. Arm yourself with a flashlight to explore the cemetery’s stunning landscape as the sun fades over the horizon. You will visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American culture while your tour guide regales you with tales of mystery. The night ends at our famous catacombs, which are normally closed to the public.

This is a walking tour. Comfortable footwear is recommended, as is a flashlight. Dress warmly in case of cold weather.

$20 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$25 for non-members.

All events will take place rain or shine. 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.

Tombs, Tales, and Tunes
2016-12-08 19:00 - 20:30
Cozy up in the chapel this winter as Green-Wood teams up with Susan Kent of Tell It: Brooklyn to prove that everyone has at least one good story to tell. The evening will feature seasoned storytellers and spirited songs (performed by Charming Disaster, a Brooklyn-based duo that specializes in murder ballads and love songs) inspired by permanent residents of Green-Wood. December’s theme is “Stage Fright” in honor of Green-Wood’s stars who graced the American stage.

Attendees who are so inclined are invited to join in the fun by telling their own tales that fit the evening’s theme. Seasonally appropriate treats will be served. Some material may not be suitable for young audiences.

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

All events will take place rain or shine. 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.

Victorian Fads Trolley Tour
2016-12-10 13:00 - 15:00
The idle rich of the Victorian Era were among the first to truly embrace the notion of pop culture faddishness, and Green-Wood is home to many of the key characters in these strange and fascinating trends. From arsenic complexion cream and electric corsets, to séances and spirit photography, the Victorians missed no opportunity to jump on the latest bandwagon of wacky and sometimes outrageously dangerous medical, fashionable and spiritual fads.

Join tour guide Lia Niskanen in examining such complex and compelling figures as Washington Irving Bishop, one of the great showmen and mentalists; Anne Leah Fox, the stage mother behind the most successful psychic hoax of the era; William Wilson, the proprietor of a company that purported to cure ailments with electric and magnetic corsets, and many more. You will also explore the curious lengths to which Victorian women went to achieve ultra-white skin, and the strange and dangerous obsession with green dye in the fashions of the day.

$20 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$25 for non-members.

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?
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
2016-12-11 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, December 7: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, December 11: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 14: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, December 21: The Far Side of Green-Wood
***Please note: No trolley tours on Christmas Day***
Wednesday, December 28: Hidden Gems 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.

Dead Distillers: Book Talk and Tasting
2016-12-14 19:00 - 21:00
Way before Brooklyn had swanky cocktail bars and fancy beer, an armed battle was fought on the streets of Vinegar Hill between American soldiers and moonshiners who had avoided paying taxes on their enterprise. The Whiskey Wars of 1869 are one of the many fascinating tales in Colin Spoelman’s new book Dead Distillers: A History of the Upstarts and Outlaws Who Made American Spirits. Colin, co-founder of Kings County Distillery, details the extensive history of the many personalities who left their mark on liquor and spirit production, some of whom are now permanent residents of Green-Wood, including Hezekiah Pierrepont, Clinton Gilbert, and Charles Wilson.

Colin will share expertise from his new book and offer a tasting of several delectable blends that the Kings County Distillery has been brewing – right here in Brooklyn – since 2010.

$5 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $10 for non-members.

This event will be held in our Historic Chapel and will take place rain or shine. 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.

Stars of the Stage Trolley Tour
2016-12-17 13:00 - 15:00
Among Green-Wood’s 560,000 permanent residents are some of the most celebrated personalities of the American stage. On this trolley tour we’ll step back in time and discover the actors, producers, composers, and directors that left their mark on entertainment history.

You will discover the world of William Niblo, whose theater in SoHo was stage for the first American musical The Black Crook, produced in 1866 by William Wheatley; as well as the tragic tales of Laura Keene who was onstage during Lincoln’s assassination and Kate Claxton’s harrowing story when fire engulfed the Brooklyn Theater in 1876. You’ll of course visit our modern Broadway legends Leonard Bernstein and Fred Ebb as well.

$20 for members of Green-Wood and BHS/$25 for non-members.

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?
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.
