Green-Wood's 478 acres hold plenty of famous names, but this trolley tour goes after the strange ones: John Lockitt, whose secret marriage was announced the day he died; Mollie Fancher, the “Brooklyn Enigma” said to have gone years without eating; and Anna Leah Fox Underhill of the Spiritualist-medium Fox sisters. It is spooky-season storytelling grounded in real Brooklyn history. If you'd rather hear a good yarn than climb hills, this is the Green-Wood tour to book.
What to expect
You check in by name at the trolley parked by the Gothic Arch at the main entrance, then ride between stops while a guide tells each story at the graveside. Some stops invite you to step off, and the full loop takes about two hours.
Good to know
- Take the R to 25 St and walk a block to the main entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.
- No printed ticket needed; staff check you in by name at the trolley by the Gothic Arch.
- The trolley holds up to two wheelchairs, but some stops are not wheelchair accessible; call Green-Wood a week ahead for accommodations.
- Not recommended for children under 10.
- Sales are final, and tickets can't be swapped to another date.
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Common questions
Who are the stories about on the Stranger Than Fiction tour?
Among others, John Lockitt, Mollie Fancher (the “Brooklyn Enigma”) and Spiritualist Anna Leah Fox Underhill.
Is the tour walking or on a trolley?
It is a trolley tour, with some stops where riders can get off.
