Rest in Pace: Prospect Park West
This June 22nd walk begins and ends at the Prospect Park West Entrance (located at the intersection of 20th Street and 9th Avenue). Join Green-Wood’s leisurely (and lively!) walking group, designed for older adults and those with limited mobility. Together, we’ll take a scenic stroll through the Cemetery, enjoying gentle exercise, breathtaking views, and engaging ... Read more
Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
Whether it's your first visit or your hundredth visit to Green-Wood, this walking tour offers a fresh, thrilling perspective on one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks. Led by one of our expert guides, this tour takes you to the heart of Brooklyn’s most fascinating stories. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington’s troops ... Read more
Mortality & Me: Green-Wood’s Book Club
It can be difficult to engage in conversations about grief: Will I say the wrong thing? Am I going to offend someone? Who wants to discuss morbid stuff anyway? Green-Wood’s book club, Mortality & Me, helps make death, dying, and end-of-life matters easier to talk about through compelling books that tackle these topics head on. ... Read more
Green-Wood on Wheels: Stroller-Friendly Walking Tour
Looking for a peaceful outdoor space to take a stroll with your baby? Join us at Green-Wood for a stroller-friendly walk, designed for parents and caregivers who want to get outside, meet other families, and enjoy a dash of history along the way! In partnership with Park Slope Parents, this leisurely walk is a chance to ... Read more
Dave Malloy: Ghost Quartet (SOLD OUT)
Award-winning composer Dave Malloy calls his genre-defying Ghost Quartet "a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey," which is basically the entire artistic ethos of the Angel’s Share series! For the show's 10th anniversary, Malloy reunites with co-creators Brent Arnold, Brittain Ashford, and Gelsey Bell (whose opera morning//mourning graced the Catacombs last September).
Dave Malloy: Ghost Quartet (SOLD OUT)
Award-winning composer Dave Malloy calls his genre-defying Ghost Quartet "a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey," which is basically the entire artistic ethos of the Angel’s Share series! For the show's 10th anniversary, Malloy reunites with co-creators Brent Arnold, Brittain Ashford, and Gelsey Bell (whose opera morning//mourning graced the Catacombs last September).
Gay Green-Wood Trolley Tour
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 ... Read more
The Language of Flowers Walking Tour
Uncover the secret Victorian language of flowers with expert guide Allison Meier at Green-Wood. On this illuminating tour, you'll discover how the Victorians used floriography—the language of flowers—to convey hidden messages through elaborate grave monuments. As you walk the historic grounds, encountering roses, lilies, pansies, and other blooms, Allison will reveal the rich symbolism behind each ... Read more
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Hop on board our comfortable, temperature-controlled trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood's historic landscape and most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, this is your chance to explore 478 acres of art, history, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his troops during the Battle ... Read more
Dave Malloy: Ghost Quartet
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Secrets in Stone
The Victorians loved a good secret—and they took plenty of them to the grave! On this popular walking tour, wander through time among Green-Wood’s century-old monuments. You’ll encounter symbols steeped in mystery: inverted torches, winged hourglasses, and empty beds, to name a few. Join us on this eye-opening journey as we decode these cryptic messages, ... 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.
