Magicians and Mediums Trolley Tour

In the 1850s, New York City was captivated by the sensational story of the Fox sisters, three young women who claimed they could communicate with the dead through mysterious knocking sounds. (The eldest sister, Leah, along with their parents, is buried at Green-Wood.) Though the sisters later admitted it was all a hoax, their story ignited a nationwide obsession with Spiritualism that would endure for decades.

On this lively trolley tour, uncover the curious legacies of Spiritualism and stage magic, two rival worlds that often collided in the nineteenth century. Along the way, you’ll visit the graves of strange and spellbinding figures who dabbled in séances, illusions, and the supernatural.

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 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 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or email [email protected].

• 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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