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Join us for the Designation Ceremony of the Admiral Farragut Gravesite as a National Historic Landmark Thursday, May 23rd at 10 am

The Woodlawn Cemetery begins the commemoration of Memorial Day by celebrating the legacy and career of David Glasgow Farragut, the first Admiral of the United States Navy. The Admiral Farragut Gravesite recently received the prestigious honor of designation as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service. Rear Admiral Scott E. Sanders will comment on the legacy of Farragut and Craig L.Symonds, professor emeritus of the U.S. Naval Academy will deliver the keynote address. The National Historic Landmark plaque will be unveiled by James Bruns, Director of the National Museum of the US Navy with Russell S. Kauffman, President of the Farragut Ship’s Association.

Following the ceremony, light refreshments will be served. An exhibit on the life and career of Farragut organized by the US Naval Historical Foundation will be on display and the US Postal Service will be on site for a “Special Pictorial” cancellation of the first day of issue of the Civil War 1863 Siege of Vicksburg Forever Stamp. The public is welcome to attend this free event.

In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the Woolworth Chapel

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We are open for:

walking, sightseeing, and tours
funeral services and
visiting loved ones; security may also transport you to gravesites for visitation.

If you need to plan for funeral arrangements please call us at: 718-920-0500.

Thank you and have a nice day.

Garden Conservatory Mausoleum Expansion

Garden Conservatory Mausoleum at The Woodlawn Cemetery

Garden Conservatory Mausloeum at The Woodlawn Cemetery

The expansion of our Garden Conservatory Mausoleum has added more than 2,000 above ground spaces including 4 private family rooms and 2 private family mausoleums. For those families selecting cremation, our Garden Conservatory Mausoleum has a host of niche designs allowing for personal and creative memorialization of loved ones.

Introducing the Woodlawn Conservancy

woodlawn_conservancy_logo_blue_vert After thirteen years, the Friends of The Woodlawn Cemetery organization is being officially rechristened the Woodlawn Conservancy.

With a new name comes a renewed commitment to its mission, established in 1999: bringing to life the art and history of The Woodlawn Cemetery, an extraordinary outdoor setting and National Historic Landmark. To learn more, read the February eNewsletter of the Woodlawn Conservancy.

Every month, the Woodlawn Conservancy curates and hosts events highlighting aspects of the Cemetery's incredible history. Click here to visit our events listing.

Admiral Farragut Gravesite a National Historic Landmark

Courtesy of Anthony22, Wikimedia Commons Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced on October 16, 2012 that the gravesite of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Farragut was the son of Jorge Antonio Farragut-Mesquida, a Spaniard from the island of Minorca and is universally recognized as one of the most accomplished officers in American naval history, as well as one of the finest naval commanders who fought for either side during the Civil War. When Admiral Farragut died in 1870 the Board of Trustees of The Woodlawn Cemetery provided a prominent circular lot at the entrance to the cemetery for his memorial. Created by the firm of Casoni and Isola, the marble monument depicts the broken mast of a ship draped with the flag of the United States decorated with the emblems of Farragut’s life and career.

Over 10,000 soldiers and sailors marched in Farragut’s funeral procession which was attended by President Ulysses S. Grant and arrived at the cemetery on the Harlem Railroad. For years, the Farragut Memorial has been the site of commemorative services marking both Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day.