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Historic New York: Vaudeville Stars of the Evergreens Cemetery

Sunday, February 1, 2026

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Join the Urban Park Rangers in exploring one of Brooklyn’s hidden gems, the Evergreens Cemetery. Learn about the many famous performers from the vaudeville era onwards buried here, and the fascinating history of why they came to rest here.

Location

Evergreen Cemetery Entrance in Highland Park 
Accessible
Bushwick Ave & Conway Street
Queens
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Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(646) 398-1479

Categories

Nature, History, Urban Park Rangers

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