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Art, history, and nature
in the heart of Brooklyn

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Art, history, and nature
in the heart of Brooklyn

PLAN YOUR VISIT

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Oct 15

6:30pm – 8:00pm

Game Night at Green-Wood: The Death Deck

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Oct 17

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Nightfall: Time Flies

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Oct 18

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Nightfall: Time Flies

KARANAKUY

Día de los Difuntos Ofrenda by Raul Ayala

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Breaking ground on a new community space

The Education and Welcome Center

Breaking ground on a new community space

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Death Education

Free programs on death, grief, and remembrance.

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Green-Wood offers countless natural wonders and striking landscapes to explore.

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The seasonal shift can be observed at Green-Wood r

The seasonal shift can be observed at Green-Wood right now! 🍁🍂 #historicgreenwood #greenwoodcemetery

The key to a great NIGHTFALL experience? Knowing w

The key to a great NIGHTFALL experience? Knowing what to expect before you even leave home! Here’s what you need to know if you’ll be attending on October 17th or 18th.⁠⁠▪️ Check-in starts at 6:30pm at the Main Entrance (500 25th Street). Doors open at 7pm.⁠▪️ No need to print tickets; attendees will be checked in by name.⁠▪️ All attendees must be 21+; ID required.⁠▪️ For your safety, we strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear and bring flashlights. The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy and uneven terrain. ⁠▪️ It’s fun to be festive but costumes, masks, and facepaint are not permitted.⁠▪️ Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds.⁠▪️ Tickets can be transferred to a friend.⁠▪️ In the event of severe weather, tickets will be honored on the rain date of Saturday, October 19, 2024.⁠▪️ Official NIGHTFALL tote bag, sticker, and pin will be available for purchase.⁠▪️ Complete details and FAQs at via link in bio and at www.green-wood.com/nightfall-faqs.⁠⁠#historicgreenwood #greenwoodcemetery

Women played a pivotal role on the front lines of

Women played a pivotal role on the front lines of communications during World War I. Women like Grace Banker, (1892-1960), chief operator of the U.S. Army Signal Corps during the war. Grace commanded the “Hello Girls,” a group of bilingual women who decoded messages, operated switchboards, and translated vital communications for the American and French forces in battle. Stationed within artillery range, they were indispensable to the success of the Allied war effort. Say “hello” to Grace’s story with us on Saturday, October 26th, at HONORING WORLD WAR I HERO GRACE BANKER, a free walking procession to Grace’s grave, accompanied by musicians and an Armed Forces color guard, where brief remarks will be made by Green-Wood officials, veterans, and Grace’s granddaughter, who has fought for years to secure recognition for Grace and the “Hello Girls.” A bronze plaque and Army Veteran medallion will be unveiled in honor of Grace’s service. 📸 Grace Banker in uniform with the Distinguished Service Medal she received from the Army for her services in World War I. Credit: Carolyn Timbie, via @nytimes “Overlooked No More,” May 2019. #historicgreenwood #greenwoodcemetery

A midair plane crash. An ocean liner striking an i

A midair plane crash. An ocean liner striking an iceberg. A subway car jumping its rails. What do they have in common? Green-Wood. These ill-fated and tragic voyages, both local and across wide seas, are the subject of our DOOMED VOYAGES trolley tour, this Saturday, October 12th, at 10:00am. (tickets via link in bio). Traveling opens the door to new possibilities, where every step can lead to new adventures and discoveries or—for those less fortunate—tragedy and woe. Aboard the trolley, you’ll learn about the devastating 1960 midair plane crash that changed Park Slope forever; the heart-wrenching tale of Robert “Little Dougie” Spedden who survived the sinking of the Titanic, only to have his life cut short soon after, and many more stories that serve as poignant reminders of the perils often faced by those who dare venture afar. Pictured, the ill-fated steamship Lexington. #historicgreenwood #greenwoodcemetery

Photo Credits (From top, left to right, approximate, excluding thumbnails): Membership by Walter Wlodarczyk, School Programs by Ben Hider, Arboretum by Art Presson, Newsletter by Art Presson, Services by Sara Evans