It can be difficult to engage in conversations about death: Will I say the wrong thing? Am I going to offend someone? Who wants to discuss that morbid stuff anyway? Green-Wood’s book club, Mortality & Me, will help make death, dying, and end-of-life matters an easier subject to talk about through compelling books that tackle ... Read more

In honor of Black History Month, Green-Wood presents this celebration of the unique stories of Black lives in Green-Wood. Although Brooklyn and New York City have long struggled with segregation and racism, they also have a history of diversity, progress, and activism. This trolley tour, led by Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman, will examine the life ... Read more

.stk-km78got{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-km78got.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} In New York City, scaffolding around historic buildings is not uncommon—but what about in a cemetery? It should come as no shock, but Green-Wood’s historic mausoleums also need lots of TLC! Since 2018,  Neela Wickremesinghe, Green-Wood’s Robert A. and Elizabeth Rohn Jeffe Director of Restoration and Preservation, ... Read more

One ticket secures a spot for both sessions, Saturday, March 12th and Sunday, March 13th from 10am-12pm. Just in time for spring migration! Birding is one of the country’s fastest growing hobbies, and there is no place better to enjoy it in Brooklyn than Green-Wood! This two-part course teaches the why, where, how, and what ... Read more

.stk-wxde93u{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-wxde93u.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} The Victorians loved a good trend, so it’s no wonder they looked to ancient Egypt for inspiration when designing monuments and mausoleums! The Egyptian Revival craze made its way to America through the French and British occupation of Egypt, inspiring the architecture of cemeteries and cities ... Read more

The Death Cafe is a simple concept: bring strangers together to discuss one of the great universal truths, death. With thousands of chapters in over 25 countries around the world, Death Cafes are informal gatherings that aim to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” There is no ... Read more

.stk-cvir3x2{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-cvir3x2.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Rescheduled from March 12th due to rain. In celebration and recognition of the women who challenged the social, cultural, and political order of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, this trolley tour will highlight some of Green-Wood’s pioneering women and their remarkable stories. You’ll be inspired by ... Read more

.stk-yng8sqd{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-yng8sqd.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Join our expert tour guides aboard Green-Wood’s trolley to explore the Cemetery’s historic landscape and most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to Green-Wood, this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and ... Read more