Shake off the winter blues with a morning of cozy, screen-free fun at Green-Wood. Start by warming up with hot drinks and cookies (the perfect fuel!) in the Historic Chapel before hopping aboard our heated trolley for an outing through the Cemetery. As you ride along, you’ll hear a captivating, original story about Green-Wood in … Read more
Celebrate fearless women who refused to play by the rules. This trolley tour spotlights Green-Wood’s pioneering women who defied convention and changed the world in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. You’ll learn about Grace Nail Johnson, a civil rights activist and cultural force in the Harlem Renaissance; Louisine Havemeyer, the socialite-turned-suffragist who was arrested … Read more
Delve into the storied past of distilled spirits in Brooklyn with Green-Wood and our neighbors at Fort Hamilton Distillery. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the Cemetery to discover influential figures of the Revolutionary War and distillers who made their mark on the young Republic. Afterward, the trolley heads to Fort Hamilton … Read more
In celebration of trailblazers who paved the way in art, activism, music, and medicine, this trolley tour spotlights the Black pioneers of Brooklyn at rest in Green-Wood. You’ll visit the memorials of revolutionary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, civil rights leaders Grace Nail Johnson and James Weldon Johnson, mathematician Charles L. Reason (the first Black college professor … Read more
Hop on board our cozy, warm trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of the Cemetery’s most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, this is your chance to experience 478 acres of art, history, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his … Read more
Experience Green-Wood before our gates open to the public and discover some of the birds that call the Cemetery their winter home. For species that migrate south after breeding, Brooklyn is their Miami during the colder months. Led by birding expert Rob Jett, this winter tour offers the chance to spot waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, … Read more
Join Green-Wood’s leisurely walking group for an afternoon of heart-healthy exercise and warm conversation. It’s the perfect way to celebrate American Heart Month! This welcoming gathering is designed for older adults who love a good stroll and even better company. Together, we’ll meander through the Cemetery’s scenic paths at a comfortable pace, taking in beautiful … Read more
Come pick a peck of pinecones at Green-Wood and transform them into delicious winter treats for our feathered friends! When the cold sets in, birds struggle to find food, especially in urban areas. That’s where we come in. We’ll wander through Green-Wood’s conifers, gathering their fallen pinecones for a DIY bird feeder project. Along the … Read more
This walk begins and ends at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). Join Green-Wood’s leisurely walking group for an afternoon of heart-healthy exercise and warm conversation. It’s the perfect way to celebrate American Heart Month! This welcoming gathering is designed for older adults who love … Read more
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. With nearly 8,000 trees, Green-Wood is a Level III accredited Arboretum, one of only five cemeteries in the U.S. to be honored … Read more