Green-Wood

Birding in Peace
2025-04-13 06:00 - 07:30, 2025-04-20 06:00 - 07:30, 2025-04-27 06:00 - 07:30, 2025-04-30 06:00 - 07:30, 2025-05-04 06:00 - 07:30, 2025-05-10 06:00 - 07:30 (America/New_York)
Credit: Evan Rabeck

Before our gates open to the public, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home—at least temporarily.

Throughout the season, you’ll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers, woodpeckers, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods, while herons gather at the glacial ponds.

Price: $20, $16 for members

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May and early June offer peak birding with over 163 species passing through, including ruby-throated hummingbirds and wood warblers. Summer sees young red-tailed hawks taking flight, along with abundant butterflies and dragonflies. By late July, the first migratory birds begin their journey south.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. There is no place to sit down during the tour. Due to the challenging nature of the route, this tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider your own abilities–as well as those in your party–before purchasing tickets.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

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Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
2025-04-13 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-04-27 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-04 13:00 - 14:30
Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth visit to Green-Wood, this walking tour offers a fresh, thrilling perspective on one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks.

Led by one of our expert guides, this tour takes you to the heart of Brooklyn’s most fascinating stories. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington’s troops during the fight for independence, uncover the tragic tale of the 1876 Brooklyn Theatre fire, and pay tribute to luminaries like composer Leonard Bernstein. Along the way, you’ll encounter hidden gems and learn about unforgettable moments that have shaped the city and its people.

Price: $25, $20 for members

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Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

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Buds and Blossoms: A Spring Walk at Green-Wood
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00
Spring is here, and it’s time to experience Green-Wood’s stunning transformation! The Cemetery bursts into a bouquet of colors as hundreds of flowering trees and plants come to life in a dazzling display. But hurry—this breathtaking spectacle only lasts for a few weeks. Lace up your walking shoes, grab your camera, and get ready to snap away during this unforgettable exploration of vibrant blooms and lush greenery. With nearly 8,000 trees and a Level III accreditation, Green-Wood is one of only 31 such arboretums in the U.S. and just 48 worldwide. Don’t miss this chance to experience spring in full bloom!

Price: $25, $20 for members

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Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Your membership must be active at the time of the event. Each member is allowed a number of member tickets in line with their membership benefits. Purchases that do not follow these guidelines may be canceled and refunded. Please click here to view ticket allowances for members only events.

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Moonlight Tour
2025-04-15 20:00 - 22:00
Credit: Evan Rabeck

Join fellow fearless adventurers for an evening exploration of Green-Wood’s iconic landscape. See monuments illuminated under the glow of the (almost) full moon and step into the rarely-opened Catacombs. Led by long-time historian Jeff Richman, this unforgettable walking tour begins at sunset and offers a unique glimpse into the Cemetery’s rich history. This highly popular tour sells out quickly—secure your tickets today!

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

Price: $30, $24 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: This tour takes place in the dark. We strongly encourage attendees to bring a flashlight. Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Not a Member?

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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.

Grieving and Weaving
2025-04-17 18:30 - 20:30
Stitching together creativity and community, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out, you are welcome to join us as we share stories, skills, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. As we create together, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. To hear about past attendees’ experiences, listen and/or read to this piece featured on NPR.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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Beginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn, needles, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on.

Free. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Where to go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
2025-04-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-03 13:00 - 15:00
Hop on board our comfortable, temperature-controlled trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood’s historic landscape and most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, this is your chance to explore 478 acres of art, history, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his troops during the Battle of Brooklyn, visit the grave of Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of America’s greatest artists, and discover much more!

Price: $30, and $24 for members

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Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch, near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA compliant. However, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA accessible. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

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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.

Silent Book Club of Death
2025-04-21 18:30 - 20:00
Do you like book clubs, but prefer to choose your own book? Want to reflect on your mortality in the company of polite bookworms?

Come read and mingle with new, bookish friends at Silent Book Club of Death! Bring whatever book you happen to be reading—related to the themes of death, grief, loss, aging, or mortality—to read in companionable silence, then share about it with your fellow attendees. You can bring your own book, or borrow one from our library.

Price: Free, registration required.

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There have been over a dozen Silent Book Club of Death chapters and pop up events globally. Green-Wood is proud to serve as one of the New York chapter venues.

We’ll be joined by the founder of the first chapter, Catherine of Death Project Manager, who will present on the importance of end-of-life planning, share key tips to getting organized, and opine on logistics as an act of love and care. She will answer questions on designing your own death education event and share work she’s done globally and multilingually to create death-aware programming.

We will mingle before setting the timer to read, and once the hour’s up, death doula and illustrator Lauren Seeley will lead a group discussion on these universal, yet challenging topics.

Lauren Seeley is a death and grief doula for pets and humans. As a death educator, she focuses on death literacy, end-of-life preparation, spirituality, and energy and intuitive work in death and grief spaces. She is the sole facilitator of The Silent Book Club of Death’s NYC chapter and a curator of funerals, altars and memorial spaces. Seeley resides in Brooklyn, NY, where she also works at a funeral home.

*Participation in discussion is entirely optional—you can engage as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

Free. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more death education programs like this throughout the year.

Before Reserving Your Spot, Please Note:

Where to go: Check-in will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA Compliant. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

Growing Together: Arbor Day Tree Planting
2025-04-25 10:00 - 12:00
Celebrate Arbor Day at Green-Wood! Join us for a morning of environmental stewardship and community as we plant trees together, helping to create a greener future. Bring your family and friends to learn about the vital role trees play in our ecosystem while contributing to the beautification of our neighborhood.

Meet us at the Sunset Park Entrance (35th Street and Fourth Avenue), where Green-Wood’s expert horticulturists and educators will guide you in planting trees and sharing their knowledge. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Price: Free. Registration required.

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In-Person Event(see details below)

Free. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Tickets: This event is free but registration is required. Families may register at the event if there are available places left.

Where To Go: Check in will be at the Sunset Park Entrance at Fourth Avenue and 35th Street. Cemetery staff will direct you to the nearby planting area.

For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable attire for planting trees outdoors, taking weather into account. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Participants wearing improper footwear may not be able to assist in all tasks for their safety. All gloves, equipment and other materials will be provided and distributed at the discretion of Cemetery staff.

Accessibility: This event takes place outdoors and involves walking, standing, bending, lifting, shoveling, and touching dirt and mulch.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with this event, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders. There is no rain date for this event.

Green-Wood After Hours
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-09 19:00 - 21:00
Experience Green-Wood after the gates have closed, when the grounds take on a magical ambiance. As evening approaches, you’ll journey past magnificent monuments and along peaceful paths, discovering the fascinating stories of notable New Yorkers who shaped our history and culture. The experience culminates with a special treat—rare access to the Catacombs, an underground space that few get to see.

Price: $30, $24 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain.This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations, contact us at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: This tour takes place in the dark. We strongly encourage attendees to bring a flashlight. Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

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-Wood’s Green Adventure For Families
2025-04-27 10:00 - 13:00
Presented in partnership with Genspace

Join us for a day of family-friendly nature adventures! Expert naturalists will be leading walks to collect data on birds, insects, fungi, and plants at the Cemetery for the City Nature Challenge.* Genspace, New York’s community bio lab, will bring the fun of science exploration through interactive performances. And so much more!

Click here to view the schedule.

Price: Free. Registration recommended.

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*What is the City Nature Challenge? Every year, for four days, people in cities across the world join together to find and identify as many species of wildlife as possible. To participate, all you need is a smartphone with a camera and an iNaturalist account, and we’ll help you photograph wildlife at Green-Wood.

Ongoing Activities (10am-1pm):

Nature Drawing with Green-Wood and Gotham Taxidermy

Microscopy, paper making, and mushroom ink drawing with Genspace

New York Mycological Society Table

All About Bees table with scientist Sara Kornbluth

Butterfly vision flower art with Yadira Hadlett from Sunset Spark

Scheduled Activities:

Flora and Fauna Walk (10am and 12pm): Join botanist Molly Rouzie and Chris Kreussling the Flatbush Gardener for a walk exploring relationships between plants and animals!

Nature Bathing Basics (10:15am and 11:00am): Try out nature bathing, a mindfulness practice, with certified ANFT guide Rosemarie Miner, founder of ecology-first landscaping firm Our Temenos.

Birds and Bugs Walk (10:15 and 11:45am): Join naturalist Matthew Wills on a hunt for birds and bugs at Green-Wood!

Fungi Walk (11:15am): New York Mycological Society members Victoria Bayevski and Potter Palmer will lead families on a fun fungi hunt around the cemetery.

Paseo por la naturaleza en español e ingles (10am and 11am): ¡Únase a los educadores de Green-Wood, Dhamar Romo-Chavez o Ari Riapos (Director de Proyectos de East New York Farms) en una caminata para explorar la naturaleza en el cementerio!

Reading, Singing, and Book Signing with Rasha Hamid (11am and 12pm): Come listen to Brooklyn author, illustrator, and teacher Rasha Hamid read aloud her books Hello, Beech Tree! and How to Bird. Stay for a sing-along and a book signing!

“Non-Native” Edible Plants Walk (in English and Mandarin) (11:30am): Join artist and researcher Huiyi Chen and learn to identify and forage for “non-native” edible plants. Explore their migration stories and their meanings in different cultures. This walk is a part of Chen’s Wild Herb Nomad project inspired by Sunset Park foragers.异乡“的滋味 可食用植物导览（英语和普通话）11:30 am与艺术家兼研究者陈汇怡一起，学习识别和寻找来自家乡的野菜。探索这些植物的漂洋过海的迁徙故事，发现他们在不同文化餐桌上的用处。本次导览是陈汇怡受日落公园的野菜采集者启发而开展的“野草游牧”项目的一部分。

Free. Registration is recommended, but not required. Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs for families throughout the year.

Before Reserving Your Spot, Please Note:

Where to go: Please enter Green-Wood through the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street) and head to the Historic Chapel, the central location for the event.

There is no check-in for this event. Registration just helps us know how many people to expect.

A schedule of walks with expert naturalist guides will be announced closer to the event date.

This program will proceed rain or shine. In case of extreme weather, the event may end early. Please wear weather appropriate shoes and clothes.

If you want to contribute to the city Nature Challenge, we recommend you download the iNaturalist mobile app on your mobile device and create a profile (if you don’t already have one). All instructions and links to the mobile app can be found on iNaturalist. If you’re not sure how, volunteers will help you do so at the event.

We encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for this program. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email events@green-wood.com.

Tree Giveaway
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00
With the New York Restoration Project

Urban trees play an essential role in our City’s environmental resilience. That’s why each year, the New York Restoration Project distributes thousands of native tree saplings to New York City residents through tree giveaway events across the five boroughs. This April, they are coming to Green-Wood! In addition to tree saplings, attendees can receive wild bergamot plants being given away by PlantXChange, participate in creating seed bombs, learn about the history of Turtle Island, and discover how UPROSE is preparing Sunset Park for climate change through equitable community initiatives.

PLEASE NOTE: All pre-registered trees for this event have been fully reserved. However, walk-up recipients are welcome during the second hour of the giveaway, starting at 11am. We typically have trees remaining for anyone who missed the chance to register in advance. All remaining trees will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies run out.

About Our Partner Organizations:

The New York Restoration Project is an environmental justice nonprofit and citywide nature conservancy dedicated to preserving community gardens and other green spaces. As the lead organization for this event, NYRP works to ensure all New Yorkers have equitable access to green space. Learn more about NYRP here.

PlantxChange (@plantxchange)cultivates and distributes plants while providing education on social justice, Indigenous stewardship, and botany. Their workshops and resources are intentionally crafted by and for QTBIPOC community members, fostering inclusive and accessible learning spaces. PlantxChange empowers individuals to become environmental stewards and community leaders who can share knowledge and support transformative movement building.

UPROSE (@uprosebrooklyn), founded in 1966, is Brooklyn’s oldest Latino-founded community organization. This intergenerational, multiracial, nationally-recognized grassroots organization works at the intersection of social justice and climate change. UPROSE advocates for Sunset Park residents’ access to clean air, clean water, open space, quality education, and culturally-grounded arts. To prepare the neighborhood for climate crisis impacts, UPROSE offers CPR, Stop The Bleed, and de-escalation trainings, workshops on native plants, and hosts Salsa and Bomba classes among other community initiatives.

Green-Wood on Wheels: Stroller-Friendly Walking Tour
2025-04-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-07 10:30 - 11:30
Credit: Park Slope Parents

Looking for a peaceful outdoor space to take a stroll with your baby? Join us at Green-Wood for a stroller-friendly walk, designed for parents and caregivers who want to get outside, meet other families, and enjoy a dash of history along the way! In partnership with Park Slope Parents, this leisurely walk is a chance to soak in the Cemetery’s beauty, connect with fellow grown-ups, and discover the stories that make Green-Wood so special. It’s fresh air, fun facts, and a perfect excuse to get rolling—all at a baby-friendly pace!

Price: Free, registration required.

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The material in this tour is intended for adults and is not designed to be child-friendly. All children should either be in a stroller or carrier.

Free. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more programs like this throughout the year.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name. Only one space may be reserved per person.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: This walking tour follows a route designed for gentle movement over mostly even terrain. However, some areas of the Cemetery include hills, grass, and uneven paths that may be challenging to navigate. The route is not fully ADA-compliant. We strongly recommend wearing suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety & Comfort: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Restrooms are available at the start and end of the tour, but not along the route. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 2 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Patriots of the Past: The Revolutionary War at Green-Wood Trolley Tour
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00
We’ve officially entered semiquincentennial territory—250 years since the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired. In 1775, the battles at Lexington and Concord sparked a conflict that would forever change the course of history.Join Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman for a trolley tour that takes you deep into the Cemetery’s rich Revolutionary War history.

Price: $30, and $24 for members

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You’ll learn about how, on August 27, 1776, Green-Wood was the site of the largest battle of the war, with General George Washington leading the Continental Army. You’ll also discover the incredible stories of revolutionaries interred at the Cemetery, including soldiers, spies, and political leaders whose contributions were pivotal in America’s fight for independence. This tour offers a fascinating and immersive look into the lives of those who helped shape our nation.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch, near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley can accommodate up to two wheelchairs. However, the trolley may make stops where passengers are encouraged to disembark in areas that are not wheelchair accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com. To accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, please contact us at least one week in advance.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Not a Member?

Click here for all of our membership levels and information.

Already a Member?

Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

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.

Meet Your Green Neighbors: Walk for Kids
2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:30
Embark on an engaging and family-friendly exploration of Green-Wood’s natural wonders: radiant blooms, lush leaves, and towering trees. Kids will learn to make observations and identify the characteristics of their “green neighbors,” fostering a deeper connection with nature and inspiring the next generation of environmental advocates!

This tour is recommended for children, ages 4-12. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult, and adult ticket holders MUST be accompanied by a child. Adults and children (ages 4 and older) are required to purchase tickets.

Price: $25, $20 for members, $5 for children ages 4-12

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain.This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations, contact us at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. For tours with designated rain dates, tickets will only be valid on those specified dates.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

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Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount.

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.

Sunday in the Cemetery
2025-05-04 10:00 - 17:00
Credit: Jothan Cashero

Sunday in the Cemetery is a day-long exploration of mortality at Green-Wood. We invite you to candidly engage with grief and death through a compassionate, supportive lens. This free, open-house style event brings together leading experts for engaging talks, workshops, and guided tours that illuminate end-of-life care, funeral traditions, and memorial arts. Through personal stories and interactive experiences, discover community through shared human experiences and gain insights into how we can each live well and remember meaningfully.

Price: Free. Donations encouraged.

In-Person Event(see details below)

Before Reserving Your Spot, Please Note:

Registration: Advanced reservation is strongly recommended. We may reach capacity, potentially turning away late arrivals. While registration is recommended, it does not guarantee entry. Only one space may be reserved per person.

Location: Programs will take place at various locations and times throughout the day. Please check the schedule for details on your selected events.

Donation: Although programs are free, we invite each registrant to support Green-Wood’s ongoing death education initiatives through a voluntary contribution, enabling us to continue offering meaningful community programs throughout the year.

Accessibility: The Historic Chapel is a historic landmark structure and is not ADA Compliant. Access requires ascending and descending stairs. The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant, however, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com.

A Little More About Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain.This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

Movement for Grief

10:00am – 11:30amOutdoor Workshop, meets at the Modern Chapel

Begin your morning at Sunday in the Cemetery with guided movement meditation, setting a reflective tone for the conversations and workshops later in the day.

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Led by a teacher from ONEYOGAHOUSE, this gentle practice invites participants of all levels to connect with Green-Wood’s landscape through breathwork, mindful movement, and sound meditation. As we honor the intricate cycles of life and death, this meditative session will ground us in presence, preparing our hearts and minds for the profound explorations to follow.

Art in the Cemeteryscape

10:00am – 11:30amWalking Tour meets at the Gothic Arch

This interactive walking tour reimagines Green-Wood’s historic landscape as an open-air museum filled with soaring obelisks, intricately carved sculptures, and stately mausoleums.

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Guide Deborah Chi will lead you to uncover the rich artistry, symbolism, and evolving styles that characterize these memorials, while fostering meaningful conversations about how the emotions they evoke and what they reveal about human expression.

As we move through this evocative space, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on the cemetery as not just a place of rest, but as a profound gallery of artistic achievement where history, memory, and craftsmanship intertwine.

Deborah Chi is a tour guide whose focus is how art and storytelling can help foster human connection and social transformation.

Joanna Ebenstein Reading & Signing

12pm – 1:30pmBook Talk and Q&A Session meets in the Modern Chapel – Chapel A

Morbid Anatomy Founder & Creative Director Joanna Ebenstein joins the Sunday in the Cemetery celebrations with a reading from her most recent publication, Memento Mori: The Art of Contemplating Death to Live a Better Life, the cornerstone for Morbid Anatomy’s Memento Mori Fest activities, followed by a Q&A.

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Also visit Morbid Anatomy’s Library Pop-Up Table that will be open from 12pm-5pm. (12pm-5pm:, Modern Chapel Lobby). Visit the Morbid Anatomy pop-up throughout the day for a selection of books and object d’arte from our Library & Shop.

Natural Endings

12:00pm – 1:30pmLecture and Optional Walking Tour meets in the Modern Chapel – Chapel B

Around the world, people are answering the call to make our final farewell better for the planet. But with so many new methods, what are the best and “greenest” options?

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This program begins with a presentation by funeral director Amy Cunningham about the importance of eco-conscious funeral practices, exploring sustainable alternatives to traditional burial methods, and the emergence of environmentally friendly funeral rituals.

Green-Wood memorial counselors will discuss natural burial opportunities at the Cemetery to show you what green burial looks like right here in Brooklyn! After the session has concluded, there will be an optional walking tour to Cedar Dell, an area designated for natural burials.

Amy Cunningham is the founder and owner of Fitting Tribute Funeral Services in Brooklyn, NY, and serves the community through lectures on green burial, cremation, grief literacy and more.

Your End of Life Lineup

2:00pm – 3:30pmPanel Conversation in the Modern Chapel – Chapel A

This panel brings together four death-care professionals—a funeral director, a thanatologist, a death doula, and a chaplain—for an illuminating conversation on the professionals that make up your end-of-life lineup.

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Through both moderated and audience-fielded question and answer, these experts will unpack the emotional, spiritual, practical, and philosophical dimensions of death and dying. You’ll get an intimate glimpse into the complex rituals, personal journeys, difficult conversations, and profound transformations that surround life’s most universal transition.

Speakers:

Emma Acker is the founder of All’s Well Initiative and serves her community as a death doula for mainly unhoused individuals in New York.

Erica Hill is the owner of Sparrow Funeral home in Greenpoint and a licensed funeral director.

Matilda Garrido is a certified thanatologist with extensive experience working with the dying, families of the dying, and the bereaved.

Joo Young Hong is a board certified chaplain and the manager of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

Navigating Pet Grief

2:00pm – 3:30pmPanel Conversation in the Modern Chapel – Chapel B

This panel brings together veterinary grief counselors, cremation specialists, and pet memorial experts to explore the emotional landscape of pet loss and the diverse options for honoring companion animals after death.

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You’ll gain insights into grief processing, cremation alternatives, memorial practices, and healing rituals that recognize the deep bonds between humans and their animal companions, along with support and practical guidance for moving through one of life’s most tender transitions.

Speakers:

Lauren Seeley is a death and grief doula for humans and animals, and serves as a death educator with special focus on LGBTQIA+ end-of-life care.

Jessica Fragola is the lead veterinarian and founder of Paws at Peace.

Jennifer Muldowney, funeral celebrant and founder of Muldowney Memorials, specializes in services for pets.

Grieving and Weaving

2:00pm – 5:00pmHands-on Workshop in the Historic Chapel

Join artist Mary Pat Klein for an afternoon of knitting and crocheting that explores creativity, contemplation, and healing through textile arts.

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Discover the therapeutic potential of tactile crafts in processing grief. All skill levels are welcome;tutorials are available for beginners and experienced crafters of any medium may work on their new or ongoing projects. A limited number of materials for crafting will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mary Pat Klein is a renowned yarn craftsperson whose work has been part of Oscar-nominated costume design teams, and has been featured on Broadway and television.

Sacred Grounds: Cemetery Sips & Stories

4:00pm – 5:00pmMeet and Greet in the Modern Chapel – Chapels A & B

At this intimate and informal gathering Green-Wood’s gravediggers, crematory operators, memorial counselors, local death-care-industry professionals, and community members will join us for candid and supportive conversations about death work. While mingling over light refreshments, you’ll have unprecedented access to the professionals who quietly steward our final transitions and work to demystify death care.

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Naming the Lost Memorials Activation Ceremony
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:30
Credit: Erik McGregor

NAMING THE LOST Memorials (NTLM) is a small team of artists, activists, and folklorists that has been curating memorial sites in New York City to name and remember victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From May 8–June 8, 2025, in partnership with City Lore and with a grant from the Mellon Foundation, NTLM presents a community public art memorial at Green-Wood.

Price: Free. Registration required.

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In-Person Event(see details below)

Created with help from New York City community partners, the memorial will be on view along the fence at Green-Wood’s Main Entrance at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn. Click here for more information.

On May 8th, we ask the public to join us for the dedication and activation of the memorial in front of Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel. The ceremony will bring together the NTLM team and community partners for an evening that will include a procession, traditional singers, and a participatory ritual of remembrance. We welcome all to join us in commemorating those who died of COVID-19 and remembering them together.

The activation ceremony will be livestreamed on City Lore’s YouTube channel.

2023-2025 NTLM Planning Team: Juan Aguirre, director of Mano a Mano; Sandra A. M. Bell, artist and producer; Elena Martínez, folklorist and producer; Megan Paradis Hanley, theater artist and educator; Jenny Romaine, artist, organizer, and educator; Kay Turner, folklorist and performer; Steve Zeitlin and Molly Garfinkel, City Lore co-directors

Free. Registration required. Please consider a donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Location: This ceremony will take place in front of the Historic Chapel, near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232).

No paper or e-tickets will be necessary. Attendees will not be checked in, registration is to gauge attendance.

For Your Comfort and Safety: The 5-minute walk to the Historic Chapel includes uneven terrain and stairs. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. A vehicle will be available to transport those who need assistance getting to the site.

Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.
