Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
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, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in the Battle of Brooklyn, ... Read more
Revolutionary Spirits Trolley Tour
Delve into the storied past of distilled spirits in Brooklyn with Green-Wood and our neighbors at Fort Hamilton Distillery. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the Cemetery to discover the Who’s Who of the Revolutionary War and the distillers who made their mark on the young Republic. Afterward, the trolley heads to ... Read more
Green-Wood at Night
Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll discover some of the Cemetery’s most stunning monuments and infamous permanent residents, including the ostentatious memorial to “The Soda Fountain King” John Matthews, the formerly unmarked grave of gang leader William Poole (better known as “Bill the ... 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. Green-Wood’s official birding checklist will be made available to all attendees, or you can print it in advance here. And depending when you stop by, ... Read more
Gardens as Cosmic Terrains
An Installation in the Catacombs by Heidi Lau May 7 - July 10, 2022Saturdays and Sundays11:00am-5:00pm This installation has been extended through July 10th due to popular demand! Heidi Lau became Green-Wood’s first-ever artist in residence in 2021 and her installation in the Catacombs is a culmination of a year-long exploration of the Cemetery. Her ... Read more
GREEN-WOOD’S GREATEST HITS
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 tour, you will tread where George Washington and ... Read more
Mass for the Endangered: Dress Rehearsal
“Mass for the Endangered shines with multi-layered singing of uncommon beauty…Snider's eco-inspired Mass for the Endangered is a blast from the past that resonates profoundly in the present.”-NPR The Long Story For her extraordinary Mass for the Endangered, composer Sarah Kirkland Snider has set the traditional Latin text of the Mass, written and re-interpreted by ... Read more
Black Grief and Loss
In this illuminating workshop, Dr. Tashel Bordere offers an inside look at historical and modern-day healing rituals for death and non-death loss in the Black community. Together, attendees will explore the multifaceted process of grief and coping, the lived experiences of trauma loss and “suffocated grief,” and culturally responsive after-death-care rituals for both the deceased ... Read more
Mass for the Endangered
“Mass for the Endangered shines with multi-layered singing of uncommon beauty…Snider's eco-inspired Mass for the Endangered is a blast from the past that resonates profoundly in the present.”- NPR The Long Story For her extraordinary Mass for the Endangered, composer Sarah Kirkland Snider has set the traditional Latin text of the Mass, written and re-interpreted ... Read more
Mass for the Endangered
“Mass for the Endangered shines with multi-layered singing of uncommon beauty…Snider's eco-inspired Mass for the Endangered is a blast from the past that resonates profoundly in the present.”- NPR The Long Story For her extraordinary Mass for the Endangered, composer Sarah Kirkland Snider has set the traditional Latin text of the Mass, written and re-interpreted ... 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.