Mictlan
Día de los Muertos OfrendaCinthya Santos-Briones Free, Open Daily 10am-5pmHistoric Chapel En Espanol Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and parts of Latin America that honors the departed through music, dancing, gatherings with family and friends, and ofrendas (offerings made on home altars). Since 2018, Green-Wood has ... Read more
Birding in Peace
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily.
From Bernstein to Bernstein: Jewish Residents of Green-Wood
Though founded as a non-sectarian cemetery, the vast majority of those interred at Green-Wood throughout its history have been Christian. But by the second half of the nineteenth century, Jewish people were being interred there alongside people of various races and religions, despite the fact that most Jewish burial customs could not be accommodated. Price: ... Read more
Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
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