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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

Event Series Mother

Mother

In her fifty-year career, Eiko Otake has often explored themes of loss. In Mother, through videos and sculpture, Otake talks to and dances with her mother, who died in 2019. It is one daughter and her mother’s personal story.

Event Series Mother

Mother

In her fifty-year career, Eiko Otake has often explored themes of loss. In Mother, through videos and sculpture, Otake talks to and dances with her mother, who died in 2019. It is one daughter and her mother’s personal story.

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

Event Series Mother

Mother

In her fifty-year career, Eiko Otake has often explored themes of loss. In Mother, through videos and sculpture, Otake talks to and dances with her mother, who died in 2019. It is one daughter and her mother’s personal story.

Event Series Green-Wood After Hours

Green-Wood After Hours

Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public. ... Read more

Event Series Mother

Mother

In her fifty-year career, Eiko Otake has often explored themes of loss. In Mother, through videos and sculpture, Otake talks to and dances with her mother, who died in 2019. It is one daughter and her mother’s personal story.

Event Series Green-Wood After Hours

Green-Wood After Hours

Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public. ... 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.