Through the Eyes of Currier & Ives
“It’ll nearly be like a picture print from Currier & Ives… these wonderful things are the things we’ll remember all through our lives.” - Classic holiday song, “Sleigh Ride” Currier & Ives—two names that instantly evoke romantic images of nineteenth-century American Life. A winter sleigh barreling through the snow. A horse-drawn carriage rounding a tree-lined road. ... Read more
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 whose main objective is to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” There ... 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.
History Happy Hour: A Grave Concern Part 3
Once a burial takes place, it’s all about resting in peace for eternity, right? Well, that wasn’t always the case! In the nineteenth century, the shockingly profitable “resurrection” business emerged. Grave robbers sneakily stole bodies from cemeteries under the cover of night to sell them to physicians, teachers, and scientists. Fortunately, Green-Wood’s extensive records do ... Read more
(CANCELED) Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Due to snow, this instance of this tour has been canceled; future dates will continue as scheduled. 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, ... Read more
Winter Wanders
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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.
Winter Wanders
.stk-39d6gki{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-39d6gki.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} It may be cold outside, but don’t let that stop you from discovering Green-Wood! On this leisurely ninety-minute walking tour you’ll visit the elaborate monument of John Matthews, the Soda Fountain King; hear the tragic tale of the young bride, Do-Hum-Me; and learn about the headline-grabbing murder ... Read more
Show & Tale: Artists, Inspiration, and Tools
Show & Tale is back! It’s like Antiques Roadshow but with storytelling, or a Death Cafe turned Pinterest board. Everyone is welcome to join in—just bring an object of your choosing and share your story about loss. No judges, no prizes, no pressure. And no need to practice! At this special Show & Tale, we’re ... Read more
Happily Never After
Love and death. They have inspired artists, writers, and philosophers for millennia. But do you know they are perfectly intertwined? At a cemetery! Forget the box of chocolates and sappy card—treat the special someone in your life to an exploration of Green-Wood. Along the way you will hear tales of the lovesick and the heartbroken, ... 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.
