Commemorating 250 years since the Battle of Brooklyn on the site where it all began!
We invite you to mark America’s 250th anniversary at Green-Wood as part of Brooklyn 250. Stand atop Battle Hill, the pivotal site where the largest Battle of the Revolutionary War unfolded 250 years ago, and celebrate Brooklyn’s enduring role in shaping the American story! Through free walking, trolley, and digital tours and festive family programs, reflect on the early fight for independence and the themes of liberty, resilience, and democracy that continue to shape the nation today.
Brooklyn 250 is made possible with funding championed by Assemblymember Robert Carroll, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and State Senator Andrew Gounardes.
BROOKLYN 250 AT GREEN-WOOD
- Battle of Brooklyn 250: The Meaning of Freedom – Join us on Sunday, August 23rd, for our largest Battle of Brooklyn commemoration yet! Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of living history, hands-on activities, a parade, and a special ceremony atop Battle Hill.
- American Revolution School Programs: Throughout 2026, Green-Wood is offering a limited number of free walking and trolley programs NYC public school students in grades 4–12 to explore the history of the Battle of Brooklyn.
- America250 at Green-Wood: A New Free Self-Guided Tour: Explore Green-Wood’s Revolutionary War history at your own pace with a free self-guided digital tour on Bloomberg Connects.
- Free Walking and Trolley Tours: Join us throughout the year for free public programs that explore Brooklyn’s Revolutionary history and its ongoing role in the fight for liberty. Upcoming programs below!
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The Battle of Brooklyn 250: The Meaning of Freedom
Come gather where this country began. Two hundred and fifty years ago, parts of the first major battle of the Revolutionary War was fought on land that is now Green-Wood, and we're marking the anniversary with our biggest Battle of Brooklyn event ever! Immerse yourself in August 1776 through costumed interpreters, civilian and soldier stories, diverse perspectives on this pivotal moment, and a special ... Read more
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.