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Happily Never After

February 1, 2025 , 12:30pm – 2:30pm

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Rain date: Saturday, February 8th, 12:30-2:30pm

This isn’t your typical romantic outing. Ditch the cliché chocolates and cards, and instead, join us for a spellbinding stroll through The Green-Wood Cemetery, where love stories take on a darker, more dramatic twist. Discover tales of forbidden passion, tragic farewells, and scandalous affairs that defied convention—and fate.

Price: $30, $24 for members

Walking Tour
(see details below)

On this walking tour, you’ll meet the ill-fated Victorian lovers Charlotte Canda and Charles Jarrett, hear the shocking details of Henry Ward Beecher’s affair with Elizabeth Tilton, and uncover the heartbreaking story of Theodore Roosevelt’s wife, who tragically died on Valentine’s Day. And that’s just the beginning!

Let the romantic and tragic tales of Green-Wood ignite your imagination—and maybe even your heart.

Before Purchasing Your 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 at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).
  • Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. 
  • A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.
  • 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.