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
Great Trees of Green-Wood
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 on Instagram as you discover these blossoms for ... Read more
Green-Wood at 185
When Green-Wood was just a pioneering dream in 1838, no one could have imagined what it would become today: one of New York City’s leading and most beloved cultural institutions. Join us virtually, on the 185th anniversary of the Cemetery’s founding for a lively discussion with Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman. Discover how, despite humble beginnings ... Read more
Volunteer Recruitment and Information Session
Have you ever thought about volunteering at Green-Wood? Before you sign-up for any on-going assignments or events, join us at this information session in our Modern Chapel to learn about the program, volunteer opportunities, and meet other long-time Green-Wood volunteers. You’ll hear about our Ambassador and Book Cart program, special events, archives and historical collections, ... Read more
For Earth Day: Grief, Art, and Nature with Mary Ting
How can protecting the natural world provide connection and solace for those who are grieving? In celebration of Earth Week, artist and educator Mary Ting will lead a discussion around grief from an ecological perspective. Ting will present her work and its trajectory from personal grief to environmental research, lectures, and community projects such as ... 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.
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