Opening Day in BrOOklyn! BaseBall greats in green‑WOOD trOlley tOur

Bannerman Castle: the meDieval ruins Of huDsOn valley

For generations, boat and train passengers have been mystified by the sight of castle-like structures looming on an island in the Hudson River. Join Wes and Barbara Gottlock, authors of a book on the subject and tour guides of the island, as they detail the history of this remarkable site, dating back to 1900 when the land was purchased by Brooklyn resident Francis Bannerman (now buried at Green-Wood) for the storage of military goods which he sold through a world famous Civil War-era catalog. With extensive research and stunning photographs, the Gottlocks will cover the island’s rise as a glorious landmark and its eventual decline –plus the recent calls for preservation and restoration. Buy a book and have it signed, then board the Green-Wood trolley for a short tour, including a stop at the Bannerman family plot.

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Trolley Tour$15 for members of Green‑Wood and BHS. $20 for non‑members.

Batter up! To ring in the 2014 season, we’ll welcome Tom Gilbert, baseball expert and member of the Society for Baseball Research (SABR –the folks who brought you “Moneyball”), for a tour of the fascinating ball-playing pioneers interred at Green-Wood.

With Tom and Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman, you’ll visit the monuments and gravestones of Henry Chadwick, the Father of Baseball, who invented the game’s scoring system; James Creighton, baseball’s first national star; Charles Ebbets, owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers; the great hitter Charlie Smith; and many others who played a role in making baseball America’s National Pastime.

Trolley Tour$15 for members of Green‑Wood and BHS. $20 for non‑members.

James Creighton was baseball’s first megastar. Revolutionizing the pitcher’s role and changing the game forever, his shocking death at the age of 21 made him baseball’s first martyr. Buried at Green-Wood in 1862, Creighton’s grave quickly took its place in the pantheon of baseball meccas–his obelisk, topped with an iconic lemon-peel baseball (in marble), became a place of pilgrimage. However, that charming marble baseball disappeared long ago. Now, thanks to the work of Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman, baseball historian Tom Gilbert and an impressive lineup of loyal baseball fans, the marble top is back. Join us on our trolley as we drive out to Jim Creighton’s final resting place —with a guided tour by Richman and Gilbert of baseball sites along the way—for a celebration of this 19th-century phenom and the rededication of his monument.

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april 12 sat 1:00 – 3:00 pM

March 29sat 1:00 – 3:00 pM

april 15tues 1:00 – 3:00 pM

april 19sat 1:00 – 3:00 pM

hOnOring fearless flO

great arChiteCts Of green‑WOOD: Walking tOur With franCis mOrrOneWe celebrate the life and career of

Florence LaBadie (1888-1917), a young silent film sensation in the early 20th-century. Appearing in over 180 films over the course of her short life, LaBadie was a stunningly beautiful actress who enjoyed tremendous fame in her day. A tragic car accident in 1917 cut her life short at the age of 29, and she was buried at Green-Wood shortly thereafter. Mysteriously, neither a gravestone nor a monument was ever placed at her burial site and her resting place has remained unmarked for nearly a century. Now, with the help of Green-Wood, Ned Thanhouser and Thanhouser Company Film Preservation, loyal LaBadie fans and film historians, “Fearless Flo” will finally receive a proper grave marker. Join us on LaBadie’s birthday for a dedication ceremony at her final resting place, featuring music and remarks. A reception will follow in Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel.

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Join architectural historian and expert tour guide Francis Morrone for a special architecturally themed walking tour of Green-Wood. The cemetery’s 478 acres boasts not simply a stunning landscape, but also world-class architecture. And with such a vast array of good design, it’s no surprise that many famed architects chose Green-Wood as their final resting place. In addition to discussing some of Green-Wood’s notable structures, like the gothic arches by Richard M. Upjohn and the chapel by Warren & Wetmore (the architects of Grand Central Terminal), Morrone will point out the many architects buried at Green-Wood – like James Renwick Jr., cast-iron king James Bogardus, Central Park contributor Jacob Wrey Mould and more. You will learn of their fascinating lives, fruitful careers, and influence in the architecture arena. This is a one-of-a-kind chance to see Morrone’s only Green-Wood tour.

Walking Tour $15 for members of Green-Wood and BHS. $20 for non-members.

april 27sun 2:00 – 4:00 pM

May 3sat 1:00 – 3:00 pM

the azaleas anD DOgWOODs Of green‑WOOD trOlley tOur

Do not attempt to adjust your dials– our spring colors really are that vibrant! Green-Wood’s Superintendent of Grounds and resident expert in all things green (and pink, yellow, white and purple), Art Presson will dazzle you with the extraordinary beauty of the spring blooms at Green-Wood.

Whether you’re the kind of person who sees white blooms and says “that’s a Cornus florida flowering dogwood!” or you’re more the “that’s pretty—I wonder what it’s called” kind of person, this tour will be a visual extravaganza. With over 8,000 trees across 478 acres, Green-Wood is one of the most beautiful places in all of New York City.

Trolley Tour$15 for members of Green‑Wood and BHS. $20 for non‑members.

May 4 sun 1:00 – 3:00 pM

Designing green‑WOOD: neW yOrk’s first rural greenspaCe

Green-Wood owes much of its splendor to the genius of its original designer– landscape architect David Bates Douglass. The twists and turns of Green-Wood’s 40 miles of pathways purposefully create visual surprises as one walks through the cemetery. In 1838, Douglass eschewed the long vistas of unobstructed open space, in favor of rolling hills and meandering, serpentine walkways. Join Art Presson in Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel for a talk on David Bates Douglass’s intent and original design. Then board the trolley for a tour of what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and how Green-Wood’s historic landscape evolves each year.

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Trolley Tour$15 for members of Green‑Wood and BHS. $20 for non‑members.

mausOleums: little‑knOWn WOrks Of great arChiteCts trOlley tOur

tWilight tOur anD CataCOmB COCktails

green‑WOOD’s annual memOrial Day COnCert

There are over 700 mausoleums dotting the Green-Wood landscape, and although they are much smaller in scale than the great buildings of New York, they are not lacking in architectural significance and merit. Scores of prominent New Yorkers are buried in Green-Wood, and their final resting places are no less opulent than their residences were during their lives. And many times, the same architects who were designing impressive homes in New York City were also turning to Green-Wood to build within these 478 acres. Join expert tour guide Ruth Edebohls for a look at the fabulous architectural designs hidden within Green-Wood’s rolling hills. You’ll visit structures by Ernest Flagg, Richard Upjohn and Son, Stanford White and more.

Trolley Tour$15 for members of Green‑Wood and BHS. $20 for non‑members.

There are few places more atmospheric than a cemetery at dusk– and Green-Wood is top notch when it comes to beauty and atmosphere. So take a walk on the wild side during this special event that will lead you on a twilight tour of the expansive grounds. As the sun sets on 478 spectacular acres, you’ll stroll through stunning landscapes and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American culture.

After the walking tour, enjoy drinks and light refreshments amidst the art and greenery. The catacombs will be open for the reception, so you can wander by torchlight, sip your drink, and visit the opulent indoor resting places of Green-Wood.

Walking Tour $20 for members of Green‑Wood and BHS. $25 for non‑members. Ticket price includes refreshment.

Kick off the summer with Green-Wood’s 16th annual Memorial Day concert. The concert features the ISO Symphonic Band, founded in 1995 to sponsor talented students throughout New York City and led by ISO’s inimitable founder and conductor Brian P. Worsdale. Each year we feature the works of Green-Wood’s permanent residents Fred Ebb, Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Leonard Bernstein, and many others.

Bring a blanket and enjoy this early summer performance. Food and refreshments will be on sale all day. Directly after the concert, enjoy a special trolley tour with Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman.

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Trolley Tour$10 for members of Green‑Wood and BHS. $15 for non‑members.

May 17 sat 1:00 – 3:00 pM

May 22 thu 7:30 – 10:00 pM

May 26Mon 2:30 – 5:00 pM

a Centennial perfOrmanCe Of isaDOra DunCan’s granDe marCh

After becoming one of the most innovative and exciting figures of 20th-century dance, Isadora Duncan endured the tragic accidental deaths of her two young children. The experience filled her subsequent choreographic works with mournful yearning, spiritual redemption and powerful images of rebirth. Now we present those dances amidst the serene landscape of Green-Wood. Dancer and choreographer Catherine Gallant has, for over thirty years, choreographed dance and worked to preserve and enliven the dances of Isadora Duncan. She and her company, Catherine Gallant/DANCE, will perform Duncan’s “Grande Marche” (1914) set to the music of Schubert, plus other late-period Duncan dances born of her sorrow. The company will then turn to works of hope and rebirth, set to a Nocturne and Polonaise of Chopin, followed by Duncan’s dances of exuberance and light to celebrate the rising of the sun.

Dance Performance$25 for members of Green‑Wood and BHS. $30 for non‑members.

May 31sat 5:00 – 6:00 pM

marChA History of Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal Wednesday, March 19, 7 PM

Joseph Alexiou brings his enormously popular Brooklyn Brainery lecture to BHS. The smells, the pollution, the local mafia lore! $5 for BHS and Green‑Wood Members/ $8 for non‑members.

aprilWallabout Walking Tour Saturday, April 26, 11 AM

The Wallabout Historic District, near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, contains one of the largest concentrations of intact pre-Civil War wood-frame rowhouses in the entire city! Wooden House Project guides shine a light on the fascinating early roots.$15 for BHS and Green‑Wood Members /$25 for non‑members.

Demystifying Landmarks Tue, April 29, 6:30 PM

You own a landmarked building, but what happens when you want to make a repair or change? A Landmarks Preservation Commission representative, architect Tom van den Bout and others give guidance.Free for BHS and Green‑Wood Members /$5 for non‑members.

mayBrooklyn on Brooklyn: Elizabeth Streb and Jed Walentas Wednesday, May 7, 6:30 PM

Join two Brooklynites who transformed community through art: MacArthur Genius Award-winning choreographer Elizabeth Streb and Jed Walentas, whose Two Trees Management Company made DUMBO an art mecca. Expect an evening of unvarnished talk about art, real estate, and an ever-changing Brooklyn.Free for BHS and Green‑Wood Members/$5 for non‑members.

Pizza: The Brooklyn Story Wednesday, May 21, 7 PM

Pizza historian and founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours, Scott Wiener, talks about the history of pizza and King County’s

important role in the evolution of New York’s favorite food. $5 for BHS and Green‑Wood Members/ $8 for non‑members.

OngOingThis is Brooklyn!Every Second and Fourth Sunday of Each Month at 1:00 PM

Join us for this hour-long, guided tour of our 1881 building. We introduce you to Brooklyn’s history, look at the highlights of our collection and the unique features of the building, and discuss the role historical societies play today. Free for BHS and Green‑Wood Members .

128 PIERREPONT STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (CORNER OF PIERREPONT & CLINTON)

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WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYSJUNE 11 – 28

AFTER-DARK THEATEROUTDOORS IN HISTORIC GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY

PLUSMIDNIGHT SHOWSON SATURDAYS

AN AMERICAN CLASSIC WITH A BROOKLYN EDGE BY AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR JAMES PRESSONOUR

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“OUR TOWN” IS PRESENTED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

GREEN-WOOD PROUDLY PRESENTS THE PROGRAMS OF ITS PARTNER:

2014 spring prOgrams

Founded in 1838 as one of America’s first rural cemeteries, Green-Wood Cemetery soon developed an international reputation for its magnificent beauty and became the fashionable place to be buried. By 1860, Green-Wood was attracting 500,000 visitors a year, rivaling Niagara Falls as the country’s greatest tourist attraction. Crowds flocked to Green-Wood to enjoy family outings, carriage rides and sculpture viewing in the finest of first generation American landscapes. Green-Wood’s popularity helped inspire the creation of public parks, including New York City’s Central and Prospect Parks. The Green-Wood Historic Fund is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit membership organization that works to maintain Green-Wood Cemetery’s monuments and buildings of historical, cultural, and architectural significance; to advance public knowledge and appreciation; and to preserve the natural habitat of one of New York City’s first green spaces.

Historic Trolley Tours

Every Wednesday, Second Sunday and Last Sunday of Each Month – 1:00 to 3:00 PMExperience the most magnificent and historic 478 acres in NYC.

March 5, 9, 12, 19, 26, 30 April 2, 9, 13, 16, 23, 27, 30 May 7, 11, 14, 21, 25, 28

$10 for members of Green‑Wood and BHS. $15 for non‑members.

Tickets To make a reservation for any tour or program, call (718) 210-3080 or visit www.green-wood.com/toursevents.

Members of the Brooklyn Historical Society enjoy member prices for all tours and programs. Add “BHS” to your member ID (ex. 382BHS) during online checkout or call.

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DESIGN: ARCHIGRAFIKA / ILLUSTRATION: HOLLY GERBINO / PHOTOGRAPHS: BANNERMAN CASTLE: THOM JOHNSON / RESTORING GLORY TO CREIGHTON: MICHAEL GERBINO / HONORING FEARLESS FLO: THANHOUSER COMPANY FILM PRESERVATION, INC. / THE AzALEAS AND DOGWOODS OF GREEN-WOOD: ERIC HUNT / TWILIGHT TOUR: ROBERT CHAPMAN / MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT: LISA W. ALPERT / ISADORA DUNCAN’S GRANDE MARCH: P. ARESU / OUR TOWN: ART PRESSON / TROLLEY: LISA W. ALPERT

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