History Happy Hour: A Grave Concern—Body Snatching Through the Ages
Once a burial takes place, it’s all about resting in peace for eternity, right? That wasn’t always the case! In the nineteenth century, there was a demand by medical schools for cadavers so doctors and students could study human anatomy. The shockingly profitable “resurrection” business was created by grave robbers to fulfill the needs of ... Read more
How To Talk To Kids About Death
How do we explain death and dying to our children? How much should they know and when? How can a pet’s death or a grandparent’s declining health be explained in a way that’s understandable? How can we engage their curiosity, talents, and emotions in funeral practices and traditions? Join Gabrielle Gatto, Green-Wood's coordinator of public ... Read more
After the End
Describe your loss. This simple prompt will be asked of each visitor to After the End, a new site-specific installation in Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel.
(SOLD OUT) Concert in the Catacombs: Saxophonist Darius Jones
“…The most visceral and distinctive alto saxophonist of this era.” -The New York Times In anticipation of releasing his new solo-album, Raw Demoon Alchemy (A Lone Operation), jazz saxophonist Darius Jones will fill Green-Wood’s Catacombs with the anxiety, frustration, and hope of life in the wake of global pandemic. Influenced by the titans of music, both ... Read more
(SOLD OUT) Concert in the Catacombs: Saxophonist Darius Jones
“…The most visceral and distinctive alto saxophonist of this era.” -The New York Times In anticipation of releasing his new solo-album, Raw Demoon Alchemy (A Lone Operation), jazz saxophonist Darius Jones will fill Green-Wood’s Catacombs with the anxiety, frustration, and hope of life in the wake of global pandemic. Influenced by the titans of music, both ... Read more
After the End
Describe your loss. This simple prompt will be asked of each visitor to After the End, a new site-specific installation in Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel.
Nocturnal Creatures: Bats of Green-Wood and Gotham
Celebrate International Bat Week by joining NYC Audubon’s Senior Conservation Biologist Kaitlyn Parkins for a special presentation on our nocturnal neighbors: the bats of New York City. After busting some bat myths, she will discuss the secret lives of urban bats. Learn what they eat, where to find them, and how urban green spaces, such ... Read more
(SOLD OUT) Concert in the Catacombs: Saxophonist Darius Jones
“…The most visceral and distinctive alto saxophonist of this era.” -The New York Times In anticipation of releasing his new solo-album, Raw Demoon Alchemy (A Lone Operation), jazz saxophonist Darius Jones will fill Green-Wood’s Catacombs with the anxiety, frustration, and hope of life in the wake of global pandemic. Influenced by the titans of music, both ... Read more
(SOLD OUT) Concert in the Catacombs: Saxophonist Darius Jones
“…The most visceral and distinctive alto saxophonist of this era.” -The New York Times In anticipation of releasing his new solo-album, Raw Demoon Alchemy (A Lone Operation), jazz saxophonist Darius Jones will fill Green-Wood’s Catacombs with the anxiety, frustration, and hope of life in the wake of global pandemic. Influenced by the titans of music, both ... Read more
After the End
Describe your loss. This simple prompt will be asked of each visitor to After the End, a new site-specific installation in Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel.
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.
