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Grave Beginnings: Walking Green-Wood

Green-Wood Cemetery
Sunday, May 24, 2026•10:00 AM
Discover Green-Wood’s stunning landscape and remarkable history on this free 90-minute walking tour. Perfect for first-time visitors, this introductory tour takes you on a leisurely walk to hear about the lives of pioneering figures.
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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

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500 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
green-wood.com
+1 718-210-3080

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