Juneteenth Trolley Tour

Celebrated on the 19th of June every year, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday invites us to celebrate and acknowledge the resilience, progress, and enduring fight for freedom. In advance of Juneteenth, join Green-Wood’s coordinator of education and public programs, Tiva Baloi, to visit the graves of remarkable individuals who fought tirelessly for justice, wielding their financial resources, pens, and voices as tools to dismantle slavery and ongoing systemic racism. You’ll discover James Weldon Johnson, lyricist of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and leader in the NAACP; Charles L. Reason, mathematician, linguist, educator and collaborator of Frederick Douglass; and Elizabeth Gloucester, friend and supporter of abolitionist John Brown.

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:

• COVID-19 Policy: In accordance with New York State and CDC guidance, masks are optional. Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.
• Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

• Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Historic Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).
• For Your Safety: This tour includes climbing stairs and walking on grassy and uneven terrain. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. Due to the nature and length of the route, this tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.
• A Little More About Safety: Unless it is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave the tour early.
• Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled.
• Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.
• Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever.

Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or email .

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

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