(Sold Out) 5 p.m. Book Launch Party for ‘Guide to New York City Urban Landscapes’
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Ever since the city was founded, its residents began to yearn for fresh, green space and a temporary respite from urban life. Green-Wood is one such space and is proud to be featured in -– and on the cover of -- this wonderful new book starring 38 stunning public places that shape the New York experience.Click here for more information.
(Sold Out) 8:30 p.m. Moonlight Walking Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
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Armed with a flashlight and the full moon’s brilliance, fearless trekkers can explore the tombstones and catacombs with Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman.Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
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6 p.m. Drinks to Die For
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
This summer, on the fourth Thursday of each month, the wildly popular Beer Garden at Brooklyn Historical Society will move across town to the beautiful open meadow at Green-Wood. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesExperience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesExperience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 4 p.m. Cheers to Brooklyn Whiskey
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Delve in to the past and present of distilling, Brooklyn style.Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesExperience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
8 a.m. Green-Wood Summer Yoga Series
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Join Barrie Raffel, registered yoga teacher, for an hour of active-but-gentle outdoor yoga that integrates the surroundings of Green-Wood in a subtle, thoughtful way. Green-Wood’s rich history and quiet, picturesque grounds allow a uniquely calming atmosphere to practice connecting our bodies to all our senses. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 7 p.m. A Night at Niblo’s Garden
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Imagine an outdoor pleasure dome, strung with lights, adorned with fountains and featuring the top musicians, dancers and entertainers of the time. That was the scene at Niblo’s Garden – the premier entertainment house of 19th-century New York. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesExperience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesExperience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
1 p.m. Northern Exposure Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Take a walk on the Northern side on this trolley tour with veteran guide Ruth Edebohls. Some of the most fascinating mausoleums and monuments in Green-Wood are not necessarily the ones with the most famous names. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesExperience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more.
Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
6 p.m. Drinks to Die For
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
This summer, on the fourth Thursday of each month, the wildly popular Beer Garden at Brooklyn Historical Society will move across town to the beautiful open meadow at Green-Wood. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
10 a.m. Battle of Brooklyn Day
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
On the 237th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, Green-Wood hosts a day of free commemoration ceremonies, trolley tours, and 18th-century living. See parades, cannon fire, horse rides, re-enactments and historic cooking.Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesExperience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
1 p.m. Capturing Green-Wood: Inspiration and Tips From a Pro
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
On this trolley tour with photographer Colin Winterbottom and Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman, you’ll return to the scene of the photographer’s Green-Wood shots (including several mausoleum interiors) as he talks inspiration and technique. Click for more information and to purchase tickets.
1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesExperience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
6 p.m. The Sixth Annual Presentation of the De Witt Clinton Award for Excellence
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
To benefit the Green-Wood Historic Fund. Honorees: Marty Markowitz, President of the Borough of Brooklyn since 2001, and Terence Winter, the Emmy-winning creator of HBO's Boardwalk Empire and writer for The Sopranos and more. Click here for tickets and more information.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesExperience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 6 p.m. Green-ealogy! Exploring the Archives.
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
To gear up for Archives Week beginning October 6, join us at Green-Wood for a rare, immersive look into Green-Wood’s vast collections and archives. In its 175 years of operation, Green-Wood has amassed a collection of business records and personal correspondence that is truly unmatched. Click here for more information and to make a free reservation.
12 p.m. Green-Wood House Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Don’t miss one of Green-Wood’s most popular events! This weekend, we’re opening many of our most famous and elaborate mausoleums for public perusal. This special look into Green-Wood’s distinct architecture includes the grand mausoleum of piano maker Henry Engelhard Steinway, the rather unusual tomb of the ultra-wealthy Stephen Whitney, as well as the Catacombs and other unique locations usually closed to visitors. Click the event title above for tickets and more information.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesExperience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesExperience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
Let’s Do Right By Jim!
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe Creighton Monument, as it appeared in the 19th century.Green-Wood Cemetery and SABR-NYC Invite You on a One-Time Only Private TourTo See Early Baseball Graves and Rare Baseball Items from Green-Wood’s ArchivesTo Help Raise Money to Restore the Creighton Monument His death at 21 shocked the baseball world. He never signed a contract. He is ... Read more
(Sold Out) 7 p.m. Twilight Tour and Catacomb Cocktails
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk – and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. So take a walk on the wild side during this special event that will lead you on a twilight tour of the expansive grounds. Click for more information and to purchase tickets.
1 p.m. The Fearless Mrs. Goodwin – The First Female Detective in America Talk and Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Join author Elizabeth Mitchell as she tells the fascinating tale of Green-Wood resident Isabella Goodwin, a remarkable woman who broke gender barriers in one of the toughest arenas in the city. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
7 p.m. Trivia Night at Brooklyn Historical Society
Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
As a prelude to Halloween, Green-Wood and Brooklyn Historical Society have recruited Trivia Masters Chris Kelley and Stuart Post to host an evening of multimedia pub trivia on a graveyard theme (but light on the grave). Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesExperience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guide to hear fascinating stories of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, see breathtaking views of Manhattan, tread where George Washington and his troops fought the Battle of Brooklyn, and much more. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. A Spirited Stroll Through Green-Wood
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Celebrate the fall season with tales of murder, mayhem, spirits and ghosts on our annual autumn tours led by Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman. Visit the graves of The Wizard of Oz, George Washington’s favorite dentist, the founders of Spiritualism, and many more. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. A Spirited Stroll Through Green-Wood
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesCelebrate the fall season with tales of murder, mayhem, spirits and ghosts on our annual autumn tours led by Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman. Visit the graves of The Wizard of Oz, George Washington’s favorite dentist, the founders of Spiritualism, and many more. Click the event title above for more information and to purchase tickets.
(Sold Out) 2 p.m. Brooklyn Backstory: Hot Diggity Dogs!
Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Travel on our history trolley into Brooklyn’s storied past! When it comes to Brooklyn past and present, there’s no better tag team than Green-Wood and the Brooklyn Historical Society. So let us take you on an exploratory trolley ride through some of Brooklyn’s most fun and fascinating subjects. Click the event title above for more information.
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.
