From Battlefield to Remembrance: A Veteran’s Day Trolley Tour

This Veterans Day, pay tribute to the thousands of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces, from the Revolutionary War through Iraq, whose memories are memorialized at Green-Wood. Hop aboard the Trolley with Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman to visit the graves of remarkable servicemen and women and hear their fascinating stories of service ... Read more

Event Series Green-Wood After Hours

Green-Wood After Hours

Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public. ... Read more

Event Series Green-Wood After Hours

Green-Wood After Hours

Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public. ... Read more

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@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}Día de los Muertos OfrendaCinthya Santos-Briones Free, Open Daily 10am-5pmHistoric Chapel En Espanol Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and parts of Latin America that honors the departed through music, dancing, gatherings with family and friends, and ofrendas (offerings made on home ... Read more

Event Series Birding in Peace

Birding in Peace

Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily.

Event Series Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits

Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits

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

Event Series Great Trees of Green-Wood

Great Trees of Green-Wood

It’s a visual extravaganza and it only happens once a year: Green-Wood’s 8,000+ trees explode into vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow! Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to start Instagram posting like crazy as you take in the fall foliage in all its glory! Along the way you’ll encounter some of ... Read more

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@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}Día de los Muertos OfrendaCinthya Santos-Briones Free, Open Daily 10am-5pmHistoric Chapel En Espanol Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and parts of Latin America that honors the departed through music, dancing, gatherings with family and friends, and ofrendas (offerings made on home ... Read more

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@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}Día de los Muertos OfrendaCinthya Santos-Briones Free, Open Daily 10am-5pmHistoric Chapel En Espanol Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and parts of Latin America that honors the departed through music, dancing, gatherings with family and friends, and ofrendas (offerings made on home ... Read more

Sacred Passage Passport: Rituals From Around The World

With nearly 8 billion people on Earth—that’s 8 billion different perspectives on death, each influenced by the regional and cultural norms embedded in those individuals' daily lives.  What can we learn from these diverse perspectives? How can we broaden our outlook beyond the limitations of American customs?   Journey around the globe with us as we ... Read more

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@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}Día de los Muertos OfrendaCinthya Santos-Briones Free, Open Daily 10am-5pmHistoric Chapel En Espanol Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and parts of Latin America that honors the departed through music, dancing, gatherings with family and friends, and ofrendas (offerings made on home ... 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.