Just so you know everything that is up with me: today I am going on the Green-wood Cemetery trolley with my relatives, who are in town from San Francisco.
A little sightseeing in Brooklyn.
Turns out that every Wednesday there is a new historic trolley tour at Green-wood. Who knew?
Tours last approximately two hours and feature the beauty of Green-Wood’s grounds, the Cemetery’s history, its bird life, the most fascinating tales of its permanent residents, views of Manhattan’s skyline, The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and its preservation program, and more.
According to the website, the tour guide, Marge Raymond, fell in love with Green-Wood Cemetery 25 years ago as a birdwatcher and naturalist. She brings to her tours her enthusiasm and passion for Green-Wood’s famous residents, its history, trees and animals. Marge, a professional singer, has been a volunteer since 2002 with The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and has helped to staff The Historic Fund’s information and sales cart since its inception. She has been known to break into an occasional song during her tours.
Starts at 1 PM.
Greenwood is THE most special place for me for the last 10 years that I’ve been in BKLYN. It’s been my “park” to go wondering, lounging, reading, and relaxing. In fact, I got married in the chapel at greenwood in Sept. of 07! My husband and I often go on trolly tours, midnight tours and see performances. The is a GEM and I am lucky enough to live within a 10 minute walk of this sanctuary.
Nice post. Your links are incorrect. Should be http://www.green-wood.com/ or http://www.greenwoodcemetery.org/
Hope you enjoy the tour.