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Mission

Climb to the highest point in Green-Wood Cemetery and join the Goddess of Wisdom in waving to Lady Liberty.

Minerva Monument

MISSION BRIEF

Head through the gothic gates at Green-Wood Cemetery's main entrance and make a left to reach Battle Hill, the cemetery's highest point.

Minerva, the Goddess of Wisdom, awaits atop a monument to the Revolutionary War Battle of Long Island and an impressive view.

You'll find yourself positioned directly across the water from the Statue of Liberty with unobstructed site lines. Join Minerva in raising a hand to greet Lady Liberty's upraised torch!

Address
Battle Hill at Green-Wood Cemetery
500 25th Street
Brooklyn, New York, 11232
United States