This is Louis Lang (1814–1893), painter and Green-Wood permanent resident. His gravestone, on the hill adjoining our Historic Chapel, describes him simply: “Artist.” We have several of his paintings in our Green-Wood Historic Fund collections, including this gem, which we recently acquired: And here is a spectacular Lang painting, just restored, that is about to … Read more
Tombs, open to the public for the first time on October 15 and 16. Free!
“Never, I’m sure, has the reading of regulations been so funny.” – L Magazine
Last night, almost 200 people gathered at Green-Wood for the 4th annual Historic Fund benefit. And it rained. Which, of course, was better than last year’s tornado. As the rain came down, one wag suggested that next year’s benefit be held in Texas, so that we might end the drought there. But, despite the rain, … Read more
The Fourth Annual Presentation of the De Witt Clinton Awardfor ExcellencetoPete Hamill Thursday, September 15 * 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails al fresco, featuring Governor De Witt Clinton’s favorite drink. Also: VIP Reception with Mr. Hamill for members of the Host Committee, board members, and VIP ticket holders until 6:30 … Read more
Few of the gravestones of Green-Wood’s most famous permanent residents describe their accomplishments. But that has changed, at least for three of our pioneers. James Bogardus (1800-1874) is “The Father of Cast-Iron Architecture. Daniel Badger (1806-1884), with his Architectural Iron Works firm, pioneered the construction of cast-iron buildings. And Francois Gouraud (1808-1847) was sent by … Read more
The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project began in May, 2003. Since then, volunteers have obtained more than 2,000 gravestones for veterans who lie in unmarked graves. More than 1,300 of those gravestones have so far been installed by cemetery workers across Green-Wood’s grounds. The veterans administration offers a variety of monuments: flat bronze, marble, … Read more
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George Catlin (1796-1872) devoted much of his life to painting the American Indian. Starting in the 1820s, he went west to paint men and women whom he believed to be on the edge of extinction. He went west for years at a time, driven by his dream and his mission. He painted many tribes, including … Read more