9 Postcards
Once a Revolutionary War battlefield, Greenwood Cemetery is now a serene 478-acre retreat, perfect for exploring lush landscapes and notable historical figures.
"Green-Wood Cemetery, a renowned burial ground in Brooklyn, is known for its strict prohibition on picnics, contrasting with other cemeteries that embrace the tradition of dining in graveyards. This policy highlights a shift away from historical practices of communal meals in such settings." - Tiffany Leigh
"A forage walk in Green-Wood Cemetery featured dairy-free dishes, including tea sandwiches with avocado butter and a sweet clover hot milk sponge cake." - Nat Belkov
"Green-Wood is a historical site and cemetery located at the northern end of Sunset Park. A magnet for bird-watchers and history buffs, this 478 acre piece of land filled with hills, valleys, greenery, ponds, fountains, and footpaths, is a revolutionary war historic site. This cemetery is home to Boss Tweed, Charles Ebbets, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and a multitude of civil war generals. Although Green-Wood is meant to house and commemorate its residents, it cannot be denied that it is a beautiful place where one can easily get lost enjoying the scenery and appreciating those that have come before us." - Amanda DeRosa & Alexandra Marino
"This HUGE landscaped green space—478 acres!—offers something very rare to find in NYC: peace and quiet. You won’t see many other people as you stroll the trails that wind through historic tombstones and soak in spectacular views of rolling hills lined with trees of every color. The koi pond and Civil War monuments are favorite stops. This National Historic Landmark is an underrated beauty of Brooklyn." - Jason Powers
"At the Green-Wood Cemetery, Halloween is any day you want it to be. But if you’re looking to have an especially frightening time, explore Green-Wood After-Hours. You’ll visit some famous graves and get to see the creepy catacombs, which are usually closed to the public. If you’re too afraid to party with the dead at night, join a historian for one of their Spirited Strolls on Saturday or Sunday morning to hear tales of the bizarre spirits and souls buried around you. " - neha talreja
