Various Artists, in partnership with The Metropolitan Opera Death of Classical and The Green-Wood Cemetery are proud to partner with the Metropolitan Opera in a celebration of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego–the evocative new opera by composer Gabriela Lena Frank, with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz, opening at the Met … Read more
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
This event is free and open to the public. While registration is not required, it helps us gauge attendance. All activities are offered on a first-come, first-served basis regardless of registration. Scroll down to read through FAQs! Welcome to the Green-House! Join us for an unforgettable opening weekend as we celebrate Green-Wood’s newest space with activities designed to … Read more
Stitching together creativity and community, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out, you are welcome to join us as we share stories, skills, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. As we create together, we’ll talk about the … 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
Join us for a special trolley tour celebrating LGBTQ+ trailblazers who have left a lasting impact on American history and culture. Led by Andrew Dolkart, Co-Director of the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project, and Neela Wickremesinghe, the Robert A. and Elizabeth Rohn Jeffe Director of Restoration and Preservation at Green-Wood, this tour highlights the lives of remarkable individuals. You’ll visit the gravesites of … Read more
When The Green-Wood Cemetery opened in the early nineteenth century, posthumous portraiture was a powerful and popular art form, an intimate way to preserve the presence of the recently departed. These moving likenesses forged a tangible bond between the living and the dead, transforming grief into enduring beauty. On this captivating walking tour, discover the remarkable sculpted and … Read more
In the 1850s, New York City was captivated by the sensational story of the Fox sisters, three young women who claimed they could communicate with the dead through mysterious knocking sounds. (The eldest sister, Leah, along with their parents, is buried at Green-Wood.) Though the sisters later admitted it was all a hoax, their story ignited … Read more
Join us for a special kid-friendly trolley tour celebrating LGBTQ+ trailblazers who have left a lasting impact on American history and culture, led by one of Green-Wood’s experienced educators. You’ll visit the gravesites of Paul Jabara, co-writer of “It’s Raining Men;” Emma Stebbins, sculptor of the Angel of the Waters at Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain; and more as you explore … Read more
Update: The event will be going on as planned, with a possible delay to 3pm. Green-Wood’s cherished Memorial Day concert returns for its 26th year, just in time to kick off the 250th anniversary of the United States. Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and bring your friends to enjoy this unforgettable afternoon. We’re thrilled to welcome … Read more