America250: Fourth of July Trolley Tour at Green-Wood

America250: Fourth of July Trolley Tour at Green-Wood

The Green-Wood CemeteryBrooklyn, NY
Overview

Explore Green-Wood’s Revolutionary War history on a Fourth of July trolley tour through the site of the Battle of Brooklyn!

Travel back to the summer of 1776 and explore Brooklyn's pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. The Cemetery's rolling hills were once the site of the Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the war and a turning point in the fight for independence.

On this 2-hour trolley tour of Green-Wood, you’ll learn how American forces under George Washington narrowly escaped defeat near Battle Hill, and how this early loss ultimately strengthened the revolutionary cause. We’ll also visit the graves of veterans and others who lived through the war to explore varied experiences and perspectives on this revolutionary era.

This tour series is presented as part of America250 at Green-Wood.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

Before Registering, Please Note:

  • Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.
  • Where To Go: Check-in takes place by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).
  • Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA-compliant. However, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA accessible. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-768-7300 or email events@green-wood.com.
  • A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.
  • Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Photo Credit: Green-Wood Staff

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

The Green-Wood Cemetery

500 25th Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232

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