In addition to our general site search in the main menu above, you can search our database of burials or our short biographies of veterans of World War II, World War I, or the Civil War, or all three wars combined.
Friday was a very interesting day. I had been contacted several weeks ago by a production company interested in shooting a piece about Green-Wood for an upcoming Travel Channel show. I had not heard of the show, but it sounded interesting. Friday was the date for the shoot. I must admit, I really hadn’t done … Read more
Group Tours PLEASE NOTE: Any requests made between 8/15/24 and 8/26/24 will not receive a response until 8/26/24. Thank you for your patience! Note: You need not schedule an appointment to explore the grounds with a small group of friends and family. Green-Wood is the ideal place for your group’s next outing. With grand, sweeping … Read more
By adopting a tree at Green-Wood, the adopter(s) agree(s) to the following terms: Tree Selection Adopters are advised that availability of trees is determined by Green-Wood staff, in accordance with Green-Wood’s Living Collection Policy (LCP). This policy defines the mission of the arboretum and governs the development and management of Green-Wood’s Living Collection of trees … Read more
Adopting a bench or a tree is a thoughtful way to pay tribute to a loved one, commemorate an important milestone, or simply give a unique and memorable gift. Adopt a Tree Do you have a tree at Green-Wood that you’re particularly fond of? Perhaps it overlooks a favorite vista, or shades a loved one’s … Read more
Explore resources and activities that families, students, and teachers can use for learning at home or on self-guided visits to Green-Wood. We will update this page as new materials become available. SELF-GUIDED RESOURCE KITS No fussing, planning or printing at home—let us curate fun materials for your next self-guided visit! Reserve a resource kit now. … Read more
As one of New York City’s oldest and largest cemeteries, Green-Wood is an extraordinary resource for genealogists and anyone seeking information about their family members. With more than 570,000 burials, the earliest dating to 1840, Green-Wood estimates that its genealogical information relates to over 20 million individuals alive today. That translates to a massive volume … Read more
Día de los Muertos OfrendaCinthYa Santos-Briones October 14-November 19, 2023Free. Open Daily 10am-5pm.Historic Chapel En Español Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a holiday rooted in pre-Hispanic traditions, contemporary indigenous practices, and influenced by Roman Catholicism, is celebrated throughout Mexico, in parts of Latin America, and across the Mexican diaspora. The spirits of … Read more
This instance of Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits has been canceled due to can unforeseen scheduling conflict. For future instances of this tour, click here. 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 … Read more
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 “If you want to know what life is about, listen to the dead. That is . . . when they talk to you.” TICKETS: $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Students pay $18 with valid ID at the door. Click here to purchase advance tickets online, and click here … Read more
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
