Artist, educator, and cultural organizer Cinthya Santos-Briones will discuss the inspiration for her installation, Mictlán, a large-scale community ofrenda in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). On view in Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel, the altar draws inspiration from both ancient and modern conceptions of death in Mexico. Price: Free. Registration required. Get Tickets … Read more
We are pleased to announce that this year, we are official partners of TalkDeath’s 5th Annual 2025 Halloween Cemetery Scavenger Hunt. Taking place every Halloween weekend, TalkDeath’s Cemetery Scavenger Hunt is an annual event designed to bring together communities, families, cemetery lovers, and history enthusiasts.
NEW DATE: This evening of Nightfall has been postponed from Friday, October 20th, to the rain date of Saturday, October 21st. All tickets for Friday will be honored on Saturday. There are no refunds or exchanges. The undeniable truth is, we are all going to die. So why not embrace the inevitable and go dancing … Read more
Presented as part of City of Forest Day Embark on an afternoon of exploration at Green-Wood, a sprawling 478-acre oasis in the heart of Brooklyn. With the aid of self-guided maps and our user-friendly mobile application, immerse yourself under the canopy of Green-Wood’s trees, discover the state champion hackberry, delve into Green-Wood’s rich history, and … Read more
This instance of Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits has been canceled due to can unforeseen scheduling conflict. For future instances of this tour, click here. Join our expert tour guides to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and visit its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery, this is your opportunity to discover the … Read more
This tour has been canceled due to anticipated heavy rain. Click here to view additional dates for Discover Green-Wood. Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery this is your opportunity to discover … Read more
Rain Date: October 21st The undeniable truth is, we are all going to die. So why not embrace the inevitable and go dancing to our graves? This year’s Nightfall—the crowning event of Green-Wood’s fall season—is inspired by the danse macabre or dance of death. Dating to the Middle Ages, it describes skeletons enticing kings, cardinals, … Read more
Green-Wood is home to an extraordinary collection of stained-glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany, his staff, and his competitors. Together, they represent a full range of nineteenth-century designs and styles. Join Julie Sloan, one of the leading stained-glass experts in the United States; Lindsy Parrott, director and curator of the Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass; … Read more
This event is sold out. Make sure you never miss out on tickets again. Green-Wood members get access to tickets before the general public. Join today. In celebration of LGBTQ History Month, explore what death and memorialization have looked like for queer people throughout Green-Wood’s 185-year history on this special walking tour led by Close … Read more
This Veterans Day, pay tribute to the thousands of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces, from the Revolutionary War through Iraq, whose memories are memorialized at Green-Wood. Hop aboard the Trolley with Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman to visit the graves of remarkable servicemen and women and hear their fascinating stories of service … Read more