Secret Byrd

secret byrd in catacombs

Various Artists Presented in partnership with Death of Classical The Long Story This year marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Byrd, one of the great musical mavericks of the Renaissance. When Catholics were being tortured and killed for their beliefs during the Reformation, Byrd composed three masses for small ensembles, so that … Read more

Battle of Brooklyn Trolley Tour

minerva waves to statue of liberty

Join historian Barnet Schecter, author of The Battle for New York, and Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman, for this annual trolley tour of Green-Wood’s Revolutionary War-related sites. On August 27, 1776, Green-Wood was a battlefield—and much of the largest battle of the war was fought across its grounds. This tour is very popular and sells out … Read more

The Brooklyn Bridge: 140 Years Later

brooklyn bridge during construction

When the awe-inspiring Brooklyn Bridge opened on May 24, 1883, it stood not only as an extraordinary feat of modern engineering, but as a towering beacon of human triumph.  Join Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman, to visit the final resting places of some of the key figures involved in the construction of the NYC icon and … Read more

(Canceled) The Gala for Green-Wood

gala postcard

Due to air quality concerns in NYC, the Gala has been cancelled. Please email hostcommittee@green-wood.com with any questions. The Gala for Green-Wood is truly one of the most magical experiences in all of New York City. After the gates close to the public, you’ll enjoy a festive cocktail hour, a delicious, locally sourced dinner, dessert, … Read more

Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour

green-wood trolley at gates

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 its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in … Read more

Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits

Battle Hill monument

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 highlights of some of its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! On this walking tour, you will tread where George Washington and … Read more

Mother

Chapel installation photo

In her fifty-year career, Eiko Otake has often explored themes of loss. In Mother, through videos and sculpture, Otake talks to and dances with her mother, who died in 2019. It is one daughter and her mother’s personal story.