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Then and Now: Green-Wood in 3D Trolley Tour

November 8th , 10:00am 12:00pm

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Get ready for a captivating journey through history! Join Jeff Richman for an unforgettable trolley tour that will transport you back over 160 years. Using 3D images from the 1860s, he will reveal how the Cemetery looked in its earliest days and treat you to memorable views of the Brooklyn Bridge as it was being built.

Jeff has dedicated his career to preserving Green-Wood’s remarkable stories and has written several books, including Building the Brooklyn Bridge: An Illustrated History in 3D.

Price: $30, and $24 for members

Trolley Tour
(see details below)

Note: 3D glasses will be provided to all attendees.

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, located 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 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.

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Already a Member?

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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.

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Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.