May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a celebration of the generations of Jewish Americans who have helped shape the fabric of American history, culture and society.  Our staff and team of volunteers dedicate their time and expertise to reconnect family historians, researchers, and lot owner descendants with their heritage.  Woodlawn was established in 1863 as a …
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The Woodlawn Cemetery is nationally known as the final resting place for many of the women that led the suffrage movement including:  Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alva Belmont, Katherine Duer Mackay and Carrie Chapman Catt. Through the recently published book The Suffragents: How Women Used Men to Get the Vote, we’ve learned that many men who …
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    Summer is coming to a close and as we get ready to head back to school, let’s take some time to remember those who dedicated their lives to teaching and established the institutions where we go to learn. Some of the most impressive schools in New York City were designed by architect Charles …
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Cemeteries are filled with angels, watching over those at rest, transporting souls with outstretched wings and giving us hope for eternity. Hundreds of angels grace the grounds of The Woodlawn Cemetery – some inspired by classic works of arts and others original creations by accomplished artists. Many of Woodlawn’s beautiful and delicate marble angel figures …
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There are many ways to honor the individuals who have made a difference in our lives, contributed to our culture and built the significant landmarks we tour when we are traveling. This summer, when you go on vacation, take time to stop and visit the incredible places that share the stories of those who are …
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While some of these things won’t be happening this summer due to the pandemic, we can still recall them fondly and hope for the best next summer. When the weather turns warm and school lets out, fond memories of baseball, the beach, barbeques and spectacular firework displays come to mind. Many of those who rest …
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The Great Fathers of Woodlawn! During the month of June we celebrate our fathers, and Woodlawn’s list of notables includes many men who are considered “the father of” –  individuals credited for inventing something, fighting for a cause, building an institution or establishing a field of study.   Edwin Armstrong (1890-1954) “Father of FM Radio” …
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For over 150 years, The Woodlawn Cemetery has been known for its collection of trees.  Our lot owners selected final resting places where trees would shade their loved ones.  Several families created “memorial gardens,” beautifully landscaped spaces designed to comfort visitors and showcase memorials.  Today, with so many New Yorkers and tourists using Woodlawn as …
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People who are passionate about the arts often visit cemeteries to honor those whose creations impact our lives.  Those who love classical music will go to Vienna’s Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof) to lay flowers on the graves of Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert and Strauss.  Readers of great American literature find their way to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in …
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Over the course of the past few months, many of the incredible women memorialized at Woodlawn were in the news. There were stories including Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) during the election, articles focusing on the future of the Irvington mansion built by Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919) on the internet, and a television documentary on …
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