The Green-Wood Cemetery hosts an annual spectacular event celebrating nineteenth-century entertainment, featuring the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and performances such as fire-eating and contortion. Attendees can view Crescent Water illuminated at night, enhancing the experience of this historical venue. The event commemorates Martha and William Niblo, who were pivotal in establishing an entertainment destination in the 1830s. Attendees receive discounts for attending as Untapped New York members. A unique opportunity to enter the Niblo mausoleum is provided, guided by biographer Benjamin Feldman.
Prepare to be amazed as Green-Wood's annual spectacular roars back to life under the summer stars! This sellout event transports you to the dazzling world of nineteenth-century entertainment, where the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus unleashes jaw-dropping talents: fire-eaters, musicians, contortionists, dancers, and so much more!
In the 1830s, their pleasure garden was the entertainment destination that captivated New York City. Before the main event, join author and Niblo biographer Benjamin Feldman for a rare, intimate look inside the Niblo mausoleum—a privilege few have experienced!
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