America250: Fourth of July Family Trolley Tour at Green-Wood

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 family-friendly 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:

• Where To Go: Check-in takes place by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).
• This program is designed for children, ages 4 and older, and their families.
• Children MUST be accompanied by an adult, and adult ticket holders MUST be accompanied by a child. Adults and children (ages 2 and older) are required to register tickets. Maximum of four children per adult chaperone.
• Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name. Children under 2 are free and require no ticket; however, they must be seated on their guardian’s lap during the trolley tour.
• 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 718-210-3080, ext. 1, 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. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.
• Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.
• 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