Queens Looks into the Past with Revolutionary War Exhibit and Walking Tour...
Those who don't study history are bound to repeat it. In late August 1776, General William Howe's British army landed on what is now Long Island, seeking to capture New York City from the Patriot...
View ArticleYour Guide to the Battle of Brooklyn’s 240th Anniversary Events
We lost the battle, but we won the war. Kings County is gearing up for a week of festivities celebrating the Battle of Brooklyn. The Old Stone House in Park Slope and Green-Wood Cemetery have planned a...
View ArticleImmerse Yourself in the Sights and Sounds of the Battle of Brooklyn at...
Hushed voices, bells tolling and lapping waves -- the sounds of the Continental Army's overnight retreat surround you as you wander through the new exhibit The Battle of Brooklyn. You will see...
View ArticleCommemorate the 241st Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn This August
Today's Brooklyn doesn't look anything like it did during the American Revolution; where brownstones and a modern city now stand was once a battlefield. This August, festivities will once again take...
View ArticleCommemorate the Battle of Brooklyn With Old Stone House
The 241st anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn is being celebrated this week, and there is still time to join in on some of the planned activities. The battle is considered one of America’s greatest...
View ArticleMark the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn this August
It's time to break out the tricorn hats and commemorate the Battle of Brooklyn. Once again August is filled with demonstrations, tours and talks bringing to life the history of the Revolutionary War...
View ArticleCommemorate the 243rd Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn This Month
If it's August, that means it's time for the Battle of Brooklyn festivities. This month, a series of demonstrations, tours and talks are set to bring the history of the Revolutionary War to life....
View ArticleCommemorate the 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn This Month
The annual family-friendly day of demonstrations, music and reenactments memorializing the Battle of Brooklyn returns this year with an in-person event. Cohosted by Green-Wood Cemetery and the Old...
View ArticleCommemorate the 246th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn This Week
The annual family-friendly day of music, demonstrations and hands-on activities to honor the Battle of Brooklyn returns to Green-Wood Cemetery this weekend. Part of the larger Battle Week calendar of...
View ArticleHead to Green-Wood Cemetery to Commemorate the Battle of Brooklyn
Mark the anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn with a day at Green-Wood Cemetery experiencing everything from a full-scale replica of George Washington's field office to music of the era. Part of the...
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