Green-Wood Cemetery
After Hours Green-Wood Cemetery and Catacombs
- October 1st
- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM ET
- In-Person
- FREE for Insiders
Explore the historic Green-Wood Cemetery after dark and enter the catacombs, an area usually off-limits to the public!
- Discover the connection between the tobacco shop owner John Anderson, the mysterious murder of Mary Rogers, “The Beautiful Cigar Girl,” and Edgar Allen Poe!
- Visit the Pilot’s Monument, dedicated by New York Harbor pilots after the tragic sinking of the John Minturn
- Meet Elias Howe, the man behind the sewing machine and his beloved dog Fannie, buried behind Howe’s monument
- Stop by the grave of Elizabeth Gloucester, the Black woman entrepreneur whose fortune helped fund John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry.
- Enter The Catacombs: Take a sneak peek into one of the Cemetery’s rarely opened structures!
About this Tour:
Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public.
About Your Guide
Green-Wood’s veteran tour guide LJ Lindhurst will lead this 2-hour walking tour. She is one of a dedicated group of tour guides who are knowledgeable in the art, history, and nature found at the Cemetery. Many of our tour guides have backgrounds in art history, business, and journalism, making it easier for them to pique attendees’ interests with fun facts and information.
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MANDATORY SAFETY PROTOCOLS
- Attendees must wear a face covering at all times and maintain at least a 6-foot distance from those not in their group.
- The tour guide will be using a voice amplifier to ensure all social-distancing protocols are adhered to.
- Follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.
- Travel Safely: Green-Wood recommends following all safety precautions while traveling to and from the Cemetery, whether by foot, mass transit, or driving. If taking mass transit, please check the MTA’s guidelines.
- Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a temperature. Please use good judgement if you have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19. For more information about COVID-19, please check the CDC website.
- Green-Wood reserves the right to deny entry to any visitor who refuses to comply with the safety guidelines.
If you observe a situation or behavior that does not reflect these protocols, please advise an ambassador or other staff member immediately. With everyone’s cooperation this will be a memorable and safe unique experience.