About this Event
In recognition of the women who challenged the social, cultural, and political order of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, this trolley tour will highlight some of Green-Wood’s pioneering women and their remarkable stories. You’ll be inspired by Mary Anna Palmer Draper, an astronomer and key benefactor for the Women Astronomical Computers at the Harvard College Observatory; socialite and philanthropist Louisine Havemeyer, who was arrested for attempting to burn an effigy of Woodrow Wilson; entrepreneur Elizabeth Gloucester, whose fortune helped fund John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry; and many others.
Afterward, there will be a 45-minute whiskey tasting with Fort Hamilton Distillery in the Modern Chapel. You’ll also hear the fascinating history of rye whiskey and learn what it takes to start a craft distillery (including the ins and outs of whiskey production and barrel aging).
Fort Hamilton Distillery started barreling whiskey in 2016 when founder Alex Clark embarked on a mission to recapture America’s finest spirits. Based in Industry City, Brooklyn, and steps from the Cemetery, the distillery is surrounded by landmarks of the Revolutionary War, from which the whiskey maker draws his inspiration.
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:
- Attendees must be 21 or older to partake in the tasting!
- Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.
- Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).
- Driving?: There will be onsite parking for this event.
- For Your Safety: This tour includes walking on grassy and uneven terrain. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.
- Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If the tour is canceled and you would like your ticket payment to be transferred to a tax-deductible donation to Green-Wood’s Annual Fund, email [email protected].
- Inclement Weather Policy: The trolley runs rain or shine. 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
USD 125.00