Battle of Brooklyn Trolley Tour

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Battle of Brooklyn Trolley Tour

Green-Wood Cemetery
Saturday, August 22, 2026•10:00 AM
Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with our annual trolley tour exploring Green-Wood’s role in Revolutionary War history. On August 27, 1776, Green-Wood was a battlefield, and much of the largest battle of the Revolutionary War was fought across the grounds that now make up the Cemetery.
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About Green-Wood Cemetery

Founded in 1838, this National Historic Landmark was once the nation's second-greatest tourist attraction after Niagara Falls, drawing crowds for family outings and sculpture viewing. It's home to 580,000 permanent residents, including Leonard Bernstein and Jean-Michel Basquiat.story

500 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
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