Black History Month Trolley Tour
Saturday, February 27th, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
A
special trolley tour of Green-Wood Cemetery, led by historian Jeff Richman,
will recognize the significance of Black History Month in Brooklyn and
and the deep impact that black New Yorkers have had on New York City
culture since its inception.
Established in 1838, eleven years after slavery was abolished in New York State, Green-wood Cemetery has always been integrated.
Established in 1838, eleven years after slavery was abolished in New York State, Green-wood Cemetery has always been integrated.
Stops will be made along the way to honor
- 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 who worked as abolitionists.
The ticket price is $15 for members of Green-Wood Cemetery or Brooklyn Historical Society and $20 for non-members.
The trolley tours are fully accessible and are ADA-compliant.
500 25th Street
(718) 210-3080
info @ greenwoodcemetery.org
