Egyptomania at Green-Wood Trolley Tour

Step back in time and uncover the Victorian obsession with ancient Egypt right here at Green-Wood! Since its founding in 1838, the Cemetery has been a canvas for the era’s fascination with the enigmatic world of sandy dunes, scarabs, and the Pharaohs. Marvel at the array of Egyptian-inspired monuments and mausoleums that grace the grounds—from majestic pyramids and towering obelisks to intricate depictions of gods and sphinxes. Journey across Green-Wood and through history to delve into the enduring allure of the Egyptian afterlife and its influence on nineteenth-century memorials.