Black History Trolley Tour
Saturday, February 28th, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
A
special trolley tour of Green-Wood Cemetery with historian Jeff Richman
will recognize the significance of Black History Month in Brooklyn and the deep impact that black New Yorkers have had on New York City
culture since its inception.
Slavery was abolished in New York State in 1827. Founded eleven years later in 1838, Green-wood Cemetery, has always been integrated.
Stops will be made on the tour to honor the life and accomplishments of many prominent black New Yorkers as well as several abolitionists who worked for freedom in America.
Slavery was abolished in New York State in 1827. Founded eleven years later in 1838, Green-wood Cemetery, has always been integrated.
Stops will be made on the tour to honor the life and accomplishments of many prominent black New Yorkers as well as several abolitionists who worked for freedom in America.
- Susan Smith McKinney Stewart, the first black female doctor in the state,
- Jean-Michel Basquiat, innovative artist of the 1970s and 1980s,
- Jeremiah Hamilton, New York’s first black millionaire,
- civil war heroes and survivors, and
- freed slaves working as abolitionists.
Cost: $15 for members of Green-Wood Cemetery or Brooklyn Historical Society. $20 for non-members.
The trolley tours are fully accessible and are ADA-compliant.
500 25th Street
(718) 210-3080
info @ greenwoodcemetery.org