You don’t need to go any further than Green-Wood to see how obsessed the Victorians really were with the ancient Egyptian world. As soon as the Cemetery was established in 1838, monuments and mausoleums evoking this faraway land began popping up left and right, from pyramids and obelisks to images of gods and sphinxes. Journey … Read more
With over 575,000 permanent residents resting at Green-Wood, there are many whose paths to the afterlife were far from peaceful. Building upon the riveting tales from Crime and Catastrophe Part 1, this trolley tour delves even further into the depths of darkness with more true crime and disaster stories told across the Cemetery grounds. Explore … Read more
This tour has been rescheduled from September 23rd to October 14th due to anticipated heavy rain. Murders, shipwrecks, plane crashes, gangsters: Do we have your attention yet? This nail-biting trolley tour delves deep into some of the finest true crime and disaster stories that Green-Wood has to offer. You will learn about the mysterious death … Read more
Embark on a journey into the realm of the extraordinary, where captivating stories defy belief and enigmatic characters await. Uncover the mysterious life of John Lockitt, whose secret marriage was announced on the same day as his death. Delve into the fascinating tale of Mollie Fancher, the “Brooklyn Enigma,” who was alleged to have survived … Read more
Descubra la rica historia y las tradiciones asociadas con la festividad del Día de los Muertos a través de artesanías, espectáculos, música, actividades y comida para toda la familia.
Discover the rich history and traditions associated with the holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through family-friendly crafts, performances, music, activities, and food.
El Café de la Muerte en Español The Death Cafe is inspired by the centuries-old European salon (or cafe), an informal gathering to discuss philosophical, political or scientific ideas. In 2011, British entrepreneur Jon Underwood applied this concept to discussions of the most universal topic of all: death. Underwood’s intention was to provide an opportunity … Read more
This sweeping review of the history of cremation will take us from humankind’s earliest known cremation—in Australia over 32 thousand years ago—to its impact on modern funeral practices. Along the way, Joan of Arc, Walt Whitman, Mahatma Gandhi, and Whitney Houston will all make appearances in this engaging, lively talk led by funeral director Amy … Read more
Multimedia artist Leigh Davis has thought a lot about death and dying. Now, she’s thinking about what comes next—in the afterlife. In her new video series Feeling Tones, Davis explores how we construct our beliefs about human consciousness and a possible afterlife. She focuses on how abstraction, imagery, and non-linear narrative help us process discomfort … Read more
Multimedia artist Leigh Davis has thought a lot about death and dying. Now, she’s thinking about what comes next: the afterlife. In her new video series Feeling Tones, Davis explores how we construct our beliefs about human consciousness and a possible afterlife. She focuses on how abstraction, imagery, and non-linear narratives help us process discomfort … Read more