The entrance to Green-Wood, completed in 1865. During this period Green-Wood was the second most popular tourist destination in America, second to Niagara Falls.
We're returning to Brooklyn for a visit to Green-Wood Cemetery. Completed in 1838, in what then was the far reaches of Brooklyn. Churchyards throughout the city had little space left and situating a large park-like cemetery in rural Brooklyn was the solution. It is the final resting place of Horace Greeley, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Boss Tweed and more recently, Leonard Bernstein. It predates both Central Park and Prospect Park in Brooklyn and was a popular site for picnics. It is still a beautiful place to visit and there is an active calendar of historic programs and events. It is easy to reach via mass transit.
A quiet summer afternoon at Green-Wood.
It is also the site of the Battle of Long Island -- also known as the Battle of Brooklyn in New York City -- which was a critical battle in the Revolutionary War. The picture above is from a commemoration I went to last summer on the 240th anniversary of the battle.
I've gotten somewhat behind on my
Blogging from A to Z Challenge, but I will be finishing the Challenge and the alphabet. No letter will be neglected.
As ever, thanks for visiting and please join me next for a post about Alexander Hamilton.
5 comments
Thanks for sharing. I often walk through old cemeteries. So much history in them.
diane @ thoughts&shots
Thanks for the photos and for the explanation. I've never been to Brooklyn let alone this very historic cemetery.
Buttercup, What beauty. I love see old buildings, churches and such from years past. I would love to visit this place. I enjoy seeing the things near you. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
I love old cemeteries. This one looks magnificant. Appreciate the history, especially the part about Leonard Bernstein.
Great post!
This challenge has been the hardest for me.
not is finding info but knowing what is going on.
I so miss the list of all those involved in
the challenge. I feel like I make more
connections to those newbies.
Now I have a dribble of people dropping by.
Enjoy your weekend!
M : )
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