Shaping LGBTQ+ History: A Family Tour and Workshop

Discover LGBTQ+ trailblazers at Green-Wood through storytelling, creativity, and a family-friendly clay art workshop.
About this Event

Green-Wood has partnered with History UnErased to bring families together to learn about LGBTQ+ historical figures memorialized at Green-Wood, then create their own clay art inspired by them. Together we'll introduce families to queer representation in history and the arts, model age-appropriate conversations about LGBTQ+ identities, and give families a joyful way to express themselves through keepsakes they'll treasure.

First, board our trolley to visit the graves of sculptors, painters, composers, and more. Then head to the classroom to make your own keychain, earrings, pendant, or other clay trinket, guided by Green-Wood's educators and History UnErased's teaching artists.

History UnErased is putting LGBTQ history in its rightful place—the classroom—and uniting all "We the People" with a more complete story of America. Since 2018, History UnErased has been working with NYC Public Schools with funding from the New York City Council.

All materials will be provided and no experience with clay is necessary. Space is limited. Participants must reserve tickets.

The content of this program will be aimed at children ages 5 and older and their families, but younger siblings are also welcome! Participants must have at least one child in their group and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of four children to one adult participant.

This trolley tour is offered for free to make Green-Wood's rich history more accessible to the public. of $5 per person registered. 

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.