The Death Cafe is a simple yet powerful idea: bring people together to openly discuss one of life’s greatest truths—death. With thousands of chapters in over 90 countries, Death Cafes are informal gatherings designed to “increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives.” There’s no set agenda, but conversations might explore topics like burial vs. cremation, green burials, planning funerals … Read more
Save the Date! Grief is deeply rooted in our shared human story. But mortality isn’t just a human experience; it’s woven into the fabric of the universe itself, where stars are born and die, and galaxies collide and dissolve. What happens on Earth happens in the cosmos, too. Mortal Matters is an invitation to sit with … Read more
The Gothic Arch marks the beginning. Where the night takes you next is another story. Something new is coming to Brooklyn’s most storied grounds. For two nights only, Green-Wood’s winding pathways will lead you deep into unfamiliar corners of the Cemetery, where darkness holds more than you’d expect. See where the shadows dance in a world of spectacle and mystery. Been to Nightfall before? This isn’t the event you remember. First time? There’s no better night … Read more
Most of our decisions around end-of-life not only involve answering the big questions, but also handling complex paperwork. This program offers practical and accessible guidance on the documents that help ensure our wishes are known (both for ourselves and others). Designed for adults at any stage of life, this series emphasizes empowerment to combat feelings of overwhelm. Participants will learn from lawyers, estate … Read more
Mark your calendars for the last Saturday of every month! May through November, the Green-House is opening its classroom space for free, drop-in fun for visitors of all ages. Expect two themed hands-on activities that will help you explore the art, history, or nature of Green-Wood! Each gathering will offer something different, but whether you’re … Read more
Celebrating the Black pioneers of Brooklyn, this trolley tour honors the trailblazers at rest in Green-Wood who shaped art, activism, music, and medicine. 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 in the United States), and other visionaries whose legacies live … Read more
On June 19, 1865, a Union general informed enslaved people in Texas that they were free—more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Communities across the United States have marked the date ever since. Declared a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth is both a celebration of progress in the fight for freedom and … Read more
Get curious on a sound-walk with live music. Spend an afternoon among the trees, crypts, and wildlife of Green-Wood Cemetery with ChamberQUEER. After perusing a pop-up market of queer vendors offering sustainable wares, set out on your journey through this leafy sanctuary in the midst of NYC. Led by a musical tour guide, you’ll visit sound … Read more
In celebration of Pride, join us for an open conversation about life and legacy, and what it means to live authentically. This gathering creates space in Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel for LGBTQ+ people and allies to explore end-of-life topics through the lens of the queer experience. Together, we’ll share stories, reflect on the lives that shaped … Read more
Discover Green-Wood’s stunning landscape and remarkable history on this free 90-minute walking tour. Perfect for first-time visitors, this introductory tour takes you on a leisurely walk to hear about the lives of pioneering figures such as physicians Abraham and Mary Putnam Jacobi; scientist Eunice Newton Foote, considered the first to discover greenhouse gases; and inventor and … Read more