Coney Island–Now, Then & Forever

, is an exciting multi-media show that celebrates the history and legends of Coney Island here at Green-Wood. Combining music, Victorian Mermaids, hand-carved marionettes and storytelling, these shows will bring life and depth to many of Coney’s legendary showmen (and Green-Wood permanent residents) including Charles Feltman, inventor of the hot dog; George Tilyou, Steeplechase Park founder; and Mile-a-Minute Murphy, 19th-century bicyclist who raced a locomotive–and won!Come experience the thrill of Coney Island and the pleasure of Victorian Toy Theater with Magic, Music and Mermaids on a winter afternoon in the warm and cozy Historic Chapel at Green-Wood!

These shows, produced in collaboration with The Puppeteer’s Cooperative, The Czech-American Marionette Theatre and Cosmic Bicycle Theatre, will delight guests and provide food for thought as New Yorkers, again, find Coney Island in the news.

And on display:
A special exhibition of Coney Island memorabilia from The Green-Wood Historic Fund archives AND the newly re-discovered Dreamland Bell!

Fun for adults, great for kids and families. FREE HOT CHOCOLATE AND TEA!

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 Three Weekends Only! Reservations recommended. Advance tickets available.

SATURDAYS: 
January 9, 16, 23 

SUNDAYS: 
January 10, 17, 24

Two performances each day: 1:00PM & 3:00PM

Purchase advance tickets to any of the events in ourTours & Events section of The Historic Fund Store. 

Admission: $15

Special offer: $30 family package that admits two adults and up to three children under 16 (NOTE: this is the correct "family package." The package description on our postcard was made in error. We are sorry for any inconvenience.) Please indicate how may attendees will be part of your family package purchase.


Please arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime. 

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Historic Trolley Tours of Green-Wood every Wednesdayat 1:00pm.

Trolley tours last approximately two hours and feature the beauty of Green-Wood’s grounds, the Cemetery’s history, its bird life, the most fascinating tales of its permanent residents, views of Manhattan’s skyline, The Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Civil War Project and its preservation program, and more.

Advance tickets available. No reservations are necessary. To reserve your ticket, click here>
 

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The Green-Wood Historic Fund Gift Store

 Along with our extensive and growing offering of books related to Green-Wood, The Historic Fund has introduced unique and tasteful gifts, including apparel and tote bags. More merchandise coming soon. There’s something for everyone at The Historic Fund Store.

To visit the store today, click here >