1 p.m. The Work of Currier & Ives Talk and Tour
The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Join Currier & Ives expert Robert Newman, whose family has run The Old Print Shop on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan since the 1920s, for an in-depth look at this legendary team. Afterwards, join Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman for a trolley tour with stops at the graves of Currier, Ives and other artists from the firm. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
7:30 & 9:30 p.m. From the Blues Project: Danny Kalb, Steve Katz & Roy Blumenfeld
The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Conjure up images of 1960s Greenwich Village as members of the renowned Blues Project reunite in Green-Wood's Historic Chapel for a rare local performance. One of the pioneering forces of psychedelic rock, Danny Kalb and the Blues Project rank among the top American musicians. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Canceled) 8 p.m. Permanent New Yorkers: Tour & Trivia at Green-Wood
The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
In the most atmospheric of venues, TrivWorks, NYC's premier trivia entertainment company, will test your pop culture knowledge with trivia related to the spookier side of life, plus topics on New York City and Green-Wood's permanent residents! Before trivia, enjoy eerie landscapes and ages of New York history on an exclusive moonlight tour. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
2 p.m. Ferdinand Ward: 19th-Century Swindler Talk & Tour
The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
In the era of Madoff and Ponzi, America has all but forgotten about the original king of the swindle, Ferdinand Ward. Join Geoffrey Ward, acclaimed historian and great-grandson of Ferdinand, to delve into the sordid details of this sweet-talking con man. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
1 p.m. Eternal Beauty: Green-Wood Through the Lens Talk & Tour
The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesWITH A SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON VICTORIAN MOURNING Photographer John Thomas Grant inspires us with images from his extraordinary book Final Thoughts on the “landscaped paradises” that are cemeteries in America. Viewed as a unique art form, the headstones and memorials that are found in America’s cemeteries are captured in Grant’s inspiring photographs. Complementing the ... Read more
1 p.m. ‘Clara and Mr. Tiffany’ with Author Susan Vreeland Talk &Tour
The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States“Not just for art lovers; read it if you enjoy love, human drama, and American cultural history.” — Library Journal The latest novel of bestselling author Susan Vreeland was inspired by the story of the real artist behind the iconic lamps of Green-Wood resident Louis Comfort Tiffany. Hundreds of personal letters brought to the attention ... Read more
7 p.m. Tara O’Grady & The Black Velvet Band
The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesSPECIAL EVENT IN GREEN-WOOD’S HISTORIC CHAPEL “Danny Boy” don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing! Join us for a fabulous pre-St. Patrick’s Saturday night of dancing, drinks and the sophisticated swing of Tara O’Grady & The Black Velvet Band in a stunning historic setting. O’Grady and her band perform an irresistible ... Read more
1 p.m. Uncovering Long-Lost Stories: Digging Dirt at Green-Wood with Ben Feldman
The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAuthor, historian and storyteller Ben Feldman has been in love with New York City history for as long as he can remember. Utilizing Green-Wood’s historical resources, he has discovered long-forgotten characters whose colorful stories he delights in telling. Like the story of preeminent Dr. Harvey Burdell, who was gruesomely murdered by his lover in 1857, ... Read more
Hot Time in the Old Town: The Great Heat Wave of 1896 and the Making of Theodore Roosevelt
The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesSaturday, July 9, 2011 “An engrossing account of this forgotten episode . . . A hell of a story.” —The Wall Street Journal “Excellent read.” —Jon Stewart, The Daily Show 115 years ago this summer, the 1896 New York City heat wave—one of the worst natural disasters in American history—killed almost 1,500 people (scores of ... Read more
6 p.m. “Honoring Their Sacrifice” Exhibition: Curator’s Reception
The Historic Chapel at Green-Wood 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThursday, June 2, 2011 For Volunteers and Members only. Green-Wood president Richard Moylan and historian Jeff Richman will host a special reception to highlight our unique exhibition of Civil War memorabilia and to thank all of Green-Wood’s volunteers and members. Hear the behind-the-scenes stories and discoveries of Green-Wood’s Civil War project, as well as how ... Read more
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
