(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. 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.
(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.
(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.
1 p.m. Green-Wood’s Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Enjoy an autumn stroll on one of Green-Wood’s most popular themed tours! Veteran guide Marge Raymond will lead this walking tour through some of Green-Wood’s Hidden Gems. 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 StatesTravel 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.
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.
1 p.m. Historic Trolley Tour
Experience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in New York City. Join our expert tour guides 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. Green-Wood offers complimentary hot chocolate on tours all winter!
Each tour boasts great views, beautiful monuments throughout, rolling hills, century-old trees and stories of the fascinating persons interred at Green-Wood. Please note: all tours include a visit to Green-Wood's Historic Chapel and to Battle Hill.
(Sold Out) 1 p.m. Green-Wood Sculpture Garden Trolley Tour
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesGreen-Wood’s 478 acres boast a dazzling array of vistas, flora and fauna. But the grounds are also a premier collection of monumental sculpture and design. Tour guides Karen Lemmey, curator of sculpture at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and Jeff Richman, Green-Wood’s resident historian, know a good sculpture when they see one.
They will lead you on a tour of new sculpture like “The Greeter,” “The Angel of Music,” and “Civic Virtue;” portrait busts like Horace Greeley and Elias Howe; plus some of the more magnificent classic sculpture in Green-Wood.
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.
