Gay Green-Wood Trolley Tour
June 28th , 10:00am – 12:00pm
Join us for a special trolley tour celebrating LGBTQ+ trailblazers who have left a lasting impact on American history and culture. Led by Andrew Dolkart, Co-Director of the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project, and Neela Wickremesinghe, the Robert A. and Elizabeth Rohn Jeffe Director of Restoration and Preservation at Green-Wood, this tour highlights the lives of remarkable individuals.
Price: $15, and $12 for members
(see details below)
You’ll visit the gravesites of Paul Jabara, co-writer of “It’s Raining Men;” Emma Stebbins, sculptor of the Angel of the Waters at Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain; and activists Drs. Emery Hetrick and Damien Martin, founders of the Hetrick-Martin Institute. Experience the powerful stories of those who paved the way for future generations of LGBTQ+ leaders.
This trolley tour is offered at a discounted rate to make Green-Wood’s rich history more accessible to the public.
Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.
Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:
- Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.
- Where To Go: Check-in takes place by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).
- Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley can accommodate up to two wheelchairs. However, the trolley may make stops where passengers are encouraged to disembark in areas that are not wheelchair accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com. To accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, please contact us at least one week in advance.
- A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.
- Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.
- Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.
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Questions?
Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.