Entrance of Greenwood Cemetery

Home to some of the most prestigious permanent residences in America, the iconic and historic Greenwood Cemetery will be hosting a commemorative ceremony for The Battle of Brooklyn, fought in 1776. The battle is considered the first after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Re-enactment of The Battle of Brooklyn

On August 28th, the 478 acre cemetery will celebrate the historical event with parades, cannon fire, horse rides, colonial cooking and re-enactments. A trolley tour will be available for guests to tour Revolutionary sites.

Founded in 1838, Greenwood a now National Historic Landmark, is one of the first rural cemeteries in America. It quickly became a prestigious place to be buried, attracting over 500,000 visitors a year. It now houses 560,000 permanent residents who include, Civil War generals, baseball legends, politicians, artists, entertainers and inventors. It also includes the largest outdoor collection of 19th – 20th century statuary and mausoleums.

It’s free admission for guests, as the cemetery turns it’s colonial history into life as colonial soldiers and their horses roam the grounds. Re-enactors display the living conditions and ways of life to visitors as Carolina Capehart explains cooking methods over an open fire. RSVP is strongly recommended http://www.green-wood.com/event/the-240th-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-brooklyn/.

Colonial living re-enactment