Historic Trolley Tour
.stk-636covn{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-636covn.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
Birding in Peace
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.
GREEN-WOOD’S GREATEST HITS
.stk-i3tnwf1{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-i3tnwf1.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} 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 ... Read more
Baseball Greats of Green-Wood Trolley Tour
.stk-jexpzky{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-jexpzky.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Batter up! To kick off the 2022 season, we welcome baseball historian Tom Gilbert, along with Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman, for a tour of Green-Wood’s ball-playing pioneers. On this trolley tour you’ll visit the monuments and gravesites of Henry Chadwick, the “Father of Baseball,” who invented the ... Read more
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
.stk-kii35sj{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-kii35sj.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
GREEN-WOOD’S GREATEST HITS
.stk-nxmkke6{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-nxmkke6.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} 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 ... Read more
A Day in the Life of a Mortuary Science Student
.stk-kouiezl{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-kouiezl.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Ever wonder what it’s like to live alongside death on a daily basis? What inspires someone to work in the death-care field? Green-Wood’s “A Day in the Life” series brings together industry professionals for lively conversations on the intricacies of their trade and to answer your burning ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-aqym24x{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-aqym24x.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-hi4qz5p{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-hi4qz5p.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
.stk-hnhyidu{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-hnhyidu.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
Birding in Peace
.stk-dt2q40h{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-dt2q40h.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} 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. Green-Wood’s official birding checklist will be made available to all attendees, or you can print it ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-puqen2x{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-puqen2x.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
Artist Talk: Adrian Paci
.stk-wmfdyqc{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-wmfdyqc.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Join Artist Adrian Paci for a discussion on his new film U’ncuontru (2021), currently on view in Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel. He will be in conversation with writer and curator Laura Raicovich, who recently wrote about the film for ArtReview. Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa ... Read more
GREEN-WOOD’S GREATEST HITS
.stk-wbgbh6p{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-wbgbh6p.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} 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 ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-fjbhzim{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-fjbhzim.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-9223rd1{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-9223rd1.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-axwzv96{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-axwzv96.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-4lwvh95{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-4lwvh95.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-2gtou1t{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-2gtou1t.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-gli9qfd{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-gli9qfd.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
.stk-md2j8qc{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-md2j8qc.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
Revolutionary Spirits Trolley Tour
.stk-s2v6hou{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-s2v6hou.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Delve into the storied past of distilled spirits in Brooklyn with Green-Wood and our neighbors at Fort Hamilton Distillery. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the Cemetery to discover the Who’s Who of the Revolutionary War and the distillers who made their mark on ... Read more
Birding in Peace
.stk-1k3zk5j{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-1k3zk5j.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} 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. Green-Wood’s official birding checklist will be made available to all attendees, or you can print it ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-h8osxea{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-h8osxea.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
GREEN-WOOD’S GREATEST HITS
.stk-4yy6f6m{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-4yy6f6m.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} 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 ... Read more
Great Trees of Green-Wood
.stk-gv4milr{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-gv4milr.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} It’s what we wait for all year: the explosion of colors from hundreds of flowering trees and plants across Green-Wood. This feast for the eyes only lasts for a few weeks, so don’t miss it! Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to post like crazy ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-fm91ykz{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-fm91ykz.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
Embalming: History and Modern Process
.stk-ikye9e7{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-ikye9e7.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} How are the dead prepared for burial? Well, that all depends on who you ask, where they are from, and what century they are living in. Licensed funeral director Kari Northey, better known to millions of YouTube viewers as, Kari The Mortician, will lead this virtual deep ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-vlyrdqf{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-vlyrdqf.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-fm4yt8t{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-fm4yt8t.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-y683ngk{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-y683ngk.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
Cremation: History and Modern Process
.stk-w4yl06d{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-w4yl06d.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} This sweeping review of the history of cremation will take us from humankind’s earliest known cremation—in Australia over 32 thousand years ago—to its impact on modern funeral practices. Along the way, Joan of Arc, Walt Whitman, Mahatma Gandhi, and Whitney Houston will all make appearances in this ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-48wyfzz{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-48wyfzz.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-hsx4l60{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-hsx4l60.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
Green-Wood’s Hidden Treasures: A Preservationist’s View
.stk-uri4jho{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-uri4jho.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Green-Wood is an immense place, and a visit to our grounds can be overwhelming. What should you see? What direction should you go in? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! This new series of tours, led by the Cemetery’s expert staff, provides a behind-the-scenes exploration of art, ... Read more
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
.stk-gzs5to8{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-gzs5to8.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
Green-Wood at Night
.stk-njvo1by{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-njvo1by.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll discover some of the Cemetery’s most stunning monuments and infamous permanent residents, including the ostentatious memorial to “The Soda Fountain King” John Matthews, the formerly unmarked grave of gang ... Read more
Birding in Peace
.stk-3mbvpzy{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-3mbvpzy.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} 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. Green-Wood’s official birding checklist will be made available to all attendees, or you can print it ... Read more
U’ncuontru
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important;padding-top:0px !important}}A film by Adrian Paci On loop in the Historic Chapel April 1st–April 17th, 10am–5pm .stk-lfgjw8s{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-lfgjw8s.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Adrian Paci’s U’ncuontru (2021) was inspired by the religious ritual of the ‘Madonna vasa vasa’, which takes place every year on Easter Sunday in the Sicilian town of Modica ... Read more
GREEN-WOOD’S GREATEST HITS
.stk-3bgv11v{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-3bgv11v.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} 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 ... Read more
Death Café
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe Death Café is inspired by the centuries-old European salon (or café), an informal gathering to discuss philosophical, political or scientific ideas. In 2011, British entrepreneur Jon Underwood brought this concept to discussions of the most universal topic of all: death. Underwood’s intention was to provide an opportunity to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” Today, there are over 4,400 Death Cafes in 26 countries around the world.
Hanami Festival
.stk-zpckbru{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-zpckbru.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Rain Date: Thursday, April 21st Spring is in the air, and it's the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of the season! Translated from Japanese as “flower viewing,” hanami describes the pure joy of seeing flowering trees as they come into full bloom. Stroll winding paths to ... 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.
