Death Cafe on Zoom
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
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.
Women Who Walked Ahead Trolley Tour
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Historic Trolley Tour
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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
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Baseball Greats of Green-Wood Trolley Tour
.stk-rkwr38e{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-rkwr38e.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
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GREEN-WOOD’S GREATEST HITS
.stk-m6tg76n{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-m6tg76n.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-6whoxvp{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-6whoxvp.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
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.
