Battle of Brooklyn Trolley Tour

Schedule

Sat Aug 23 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Green-Wood Cemetery | Brooklyn, NY

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Join historian Barnet Schecter, author of The Battle for New York, and Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman, for this annual trolley tour.
About this Event

Join historian Barnet Schecter, author of The Battle for New York, and Green-Wood Historian Jeff Richman, for this annual trolley tour of Green-Wood’s Revolutionary War-related sites. On August 27, 1776, Green-Wood was a battlefield—and much of the largest battle of the war was fought across its grounds. This tour is very popular and sells out every year. Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

This trolley tour is offered at a discounted rate to make Green-Wood's rich history more accessible to the public.

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

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

  • Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.
  • Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch, near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).
  • Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley can accommodate up to two wheelchairs. However, the trolley may make stops where passengers are encouraged to disembark in areas that are not wheelchair accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or [email protected]. To accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, please contact us at least one week in advance.
  • 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.
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Where is it happening?

The Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, United States

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Tickets

USD 16.29

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Host or Publisher The Green-Wood Historic Fund

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