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1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour

April 8, 2012, 1:00pm3:00pm

$15
Green-Wood Trolley
Green-Wood Trolley

Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide 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.

Feb – May 2012 Winter/Spring Trolley Tour Schedule:

Wednesday, February 8: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 15: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, February 22: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, February 26: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 7: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, March 11: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 14: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 21: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, March 25: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, March 28: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 4: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, April 8: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 11: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 18: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, April 25: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Sunday, April 29: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 2: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 9: Discover Green-Wood
Sunday, May 13: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 16: The Far Side of Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 23: Hidden Gems of Green-Wood
Sunday, May 27: Discover Green-Wood
Wednesday, May 30: Discover 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, in addition to a visit to the Historic Chapel, Battle Hill, and several stops where visitors have the option to walk outside.

Ruth Edebohls worked for the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment as its Coordinator of Urban Tours and as a tour guide for 15 years. A Brooklyn native, she is a licensed New York City Tour Guide and urban historian with a special enthusiasm for Green-Wood Cemetery. Over the years, she has created and led many fascinating tours of Green-Wood.

Meeting Point: Inside Main Entrance at 25th Street and 5th Avenue

$10 for members of The Green-Wood Historic Fund / $15 for non-members. Seating is limited. Reservations strongly recommended.

To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below. Select your date, ticket quantity, and click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page.

If you are using a credit card linked to a non-U.S. address, or if you’ve typed in a billing address that does not match that of your credit card, you may see an error message when ordering. If so, please call us at 718-210-3080 from Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Eastern Standard Time or email us at info@greenwoodcemetery.org and we will help you complete your order. Thank you.

(Inclement Weather Policy)

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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).

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.

Details

Date:
April 8, 2012
Time:
1:00pm–3:00pm
Cost:
$15
Event Categories:
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Venue

Green-Wood Cemetery
500 25th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232 United States
Phone
718-210-3080

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