The Robert Moses Stroll at Woodlawn Cemetery

Janes Walk

Led By Susn Olsen AND Meg Ventrudo, Director of Historical Services

Woodlawn Cemetery is the resting place of many notable New Yorkers and many with ties to the Bronx. This walk through Woodlawn will take you through the Jerome Avenue side of the Cemetery and end at the final resting place of Robert Moses. Woodlawn Cemetery is a National Historic Landmark, known for having the largest and finest collection of funerary art in the Country. Many of the mausoleums were designed by notable architects of the Gilded Age. This is a walk so please dress for weather and wear comfortable shoes. The tour will be led by Susan Olsen, Woodlawn’s Director of Historical Services.

Accessibility

Parking is available on site. The # 4 subway stop is across the street from the Cemetery, The walk is on a paved road. There is a golf cart available for those with mobility issues.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

guided

Friday, May 5, 2023
3:00 PM
Greater than 1 hour

Borough: Bronx
Theme: Art & Architecture, Environment, History & Culture
Language: English
The Woodlawn Cemetery and Conservancy in the Bronx. Photo: Barbara Selesky Modifications: photo cropped.