Field of Legends: Baseball Greats of Green-Wood Trolley Tour

Schedule

Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

The Green-Wood Cemetery | Brooklyn, NY

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Step up to the plate with a trolley tour exploring Green-Wood's baseball legends, from Henry Chadwick to Charles Ebbets.
About this Event

Batter up! Get ready for the World Series with baseball historian Tom Gilbert. On this trolley tour, you’ll visit the monuments and gravesites of Henry Chadwick, the “Father of Baseball,” who invented the game’s scoring system; James Creighton, baseball’s first national star; Charles Ebbets, owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers; and many others who played a role in making baseball America’s national pastime.

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 31.59

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