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The Arch 2023-2024 Scroll through the issue below, or download a PDF here. The Arch 2022 Inside this issue: An environmental focus, including natural habitats, and climate change initiatives. Download a PDF of the issue. The Arch 2021 Inside this issue: Pandemic resilience, COVID-19 memorial, World War II Project, chapel restoration, and more. Download a … Read more
Annual Meeting of the Lot Owners of The Green-Wood Cemetery will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2024, at 10:30am. Please contact Sara Durkacs at saradurkacs@green-wood.com for details.
Green-Wood’s all-new research fellowship program in history provides support for current graduate students or early-career scholars to conduct independent research in any area of study that makes direct use of Green-Wood’s historical resources. We’re pleased to introduce our 2024-2025 History Fellow, Emily Hayflick! Emily Hayflick’s proposed project explores the history of leisure activities at The … Read more
The Remains of WinterAthena LaTocha October 2022-JUne 9, 2024ON Battle Hill Athena LaTocha creates large-scale works inspired by her close observations of the natural world, from the deserts and mountains of the Southwest to the Great Plains. She often incorporates elements of these environments, including soil, sand, bark, and rocks. Recently, she has been particularly … Read more
As a cemetery operating in New York State, Green-Wood is fully compliant with the regulations of the NYS Division of Cemeteries. In accordance with state law, these prices have been set and approved by the State Cemetery Board. All prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Services charges effective August 1st, 2024. Prices … Read more
Reducing Our Environmental Impact With the looming climate crisis, we’re witnessing massive impacts on our city. The increase in frequency and severity of rainstorms in particular has put a huge strain on New York City’s aging infrastructure, especially the combined sewer system. As a result, billions of gallons of overflow wastewater are being discharged into … Read more
Come plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day! Green-Wood is an accredited Level III Arboretum—one of only 27 in the world—home to over 7,000 trees. And the collection continues to grow! Each new planting is selected for its climate adaptiveness, wildlife value, enhancement of the beauty of the landscape, and resilience. Here’s your opportunity to … Read more
Celebrate Arbor Day at Green-Wood by planting trees! Green-Wood is an accredited Level III Arboretum—one of only 42 in the world—home to over 8,000 trees. And the collection continues to grow! Get your hands dirty and learn about the dos and don’ts of tree planting, and how our new additions will support wildlife and increase … Read more
A Installation by Adam Tendler This event has been canceled due to inclement weather. Join us to Celebrate the opening of Adam Tendler’s Exit Strategy at the Fort Hamilton Gatehouse. This new installation by Tendler, the Cemetery’s 2023-2024 artist in residence, interrogates the complex relationship between grief and personal identity. He creates an immersive environment that meditates … Read more
After three years of alliterative magnificence, beginning with the legendary Burgers, Bourbon & Beethoven Festival, we’ve decided that we should stop limiting ourselves to just one choice of food, drink, and musical repertoire. This year, we open our hearts, minds, and gullets, to take in a smorgasbord of sounds, sips, and sumptuous victuals.
