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1 p.m. Eternal Beauty: Green-Wood Through the Lens Talk & Tour
March 31, 2012, 1:00pm–3:00pm
WITH A SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON VICTORIAN MOURNING
Photographer John Thomas Grant inspires us with images from his extraordinary book Final Thoughts on the “landscaped paradises” that are cemeteries in America. Viewed as a unique art form, the headstones and memorials that are found in America’s cemeteries are captured in Grant’s inspiring photographs. Complementing the presentation, Lisa Lewis will speak briefly on Victorian-era mourning rituals, including 19th-century society’s expectations that widows wear full black attire and a weeping veil for an entire year.
This event has two parts, with separate tickets for each part:
- The free book talk/presentation in the historic Green-Wood chapel, ending with a book signing.
- A guided trolley tour immediately following the talk. BRING YOUR CAMERA! Grant will show you his favorite spots in Green-Wood and give hands-on tips and advice on photographing at Green-Wood. Tickets are $15 for members of the Green-Wood Historic Fund and $20 for non-members.
Seating is limited for both the talk and the trolley tour, and reservations are recommended.
To purchase tickets, call 718-210-3080 or order online using the Ticket Information box below — click to Order Now or Enter Promotional Code (Member ID#) and you will be redirected to our Eventbrite ordering page. Please include both free talk tickets and trolley tour tickets in your order if you would like to attend both parts of the event.
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