Moonlight Tour
Join other fearless trekkers to explore Green-Wood’s intriguing monuments and unforgettable Catacombs under the glow of the full moon. Historian Jeff Richman leads these immensely popular walking tours, which begin at sunset. Buy your tickets soon; these tours always sell out. Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process ... Read more
Nightfall: Time Flies
Click here for the evening's program. Amidst the serene backdrop of weathered gravestones and trees whispering in the wind, this year’s Nightfall invites you to reflect on the fleeting nature of time itself. As dusk settles and darkness fills the cemetery, explore tales of lives lived and moments lost, revel in nostalgia for a grand ... Read more
Nightfall: Time Flies
Click here for the evening's program. Amidst the serene backdrop of weathered gravestones and trees whispering in the wind, this year’s Nightfall invites you to reflect on the fleeting nature of time itself. As dusk settles and darkness fills the cemetery, explore tales of lives lived and moments lost, revel in nostalgia for a grand ... Read more
(SOLD OUT) Stranger Than Fiction Trolley Tour
Embark on a journey into the extraordinary, where captivating stories and enigmatic characters await. Uncover the mysterious life of John Lockitt, whose secret marriage was announced on the same day as his death. Delve into the fascinating tale of Mollie Fancher, the "Brooklyn Enigma," who was alleged to have survived without food for years at ... Read more
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Special Seasonal Discount! This tour price has been reduced by $5 (discount already applied). Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, ... Read more
(SOLD OUT) Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in ... Read more
Birding in Peace
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. No matter when you stop by, you’ll always see a variety of species passing through. By September, offspring of summer’s nesting birds will be ... Read more
Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
Special Seasonal Discount! This tour price has been reduced by $5 (discount already applied). 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, ... Read more
(SOLD OUT) Great Trees of Green-Wood
It’s a visual extravaganza and it only happens once a year: Green-Wood’s 8,000+ trees explode into vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to start Instagram posting like crazy as you take in the fall foliage in all its glory! Along the way you’ll encounter some of ... Read more
Pouring Green-Wood
Beginning in fall 2015, Joy Doumis and Jeremy Hammond partnered with Green-Wood to harvest the Cemetery’s apples (Yes! There are apples growing among the gravestones!) and make a delicious hard cider. Spread across 478 acres, our urban orchard has over 150 Malus (aka apple) trees. Join Joy and Jeremy for the story of how they ... 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.
