Battle of Brooklyn 250th Anniversary Reenactment
2026-08-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | New York
Join Prospect Park Alliance, the Old Stone House of Brooklyn and the Brigade of the American Revolution to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the American War for Independence. Enjoy a re-enactment of the historic Battle of Brooklyn, following the footsteps of the soldiers who fought in this historic military event, from the Long Meadow in Prospect Park down 3rd Street to the Old Stone House.

While you are in the park, visit our replica of the Battle Pass fortification and an exhibit on the role of Black people in the Battle of Brooklyn, on view at Lefferts Historic House.

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Long Meadow,Prospect Park,Brooklyn, NY 11215

CBH Battle of Brooklyn Community Day
2026-08-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Center for Brooklyn History, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11201, United States
Join the Center for Brooklyn History on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 for an all-day event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the Revolutionary War for American independence.

Highlighting CBH’s exhibition The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered, this family-friendly event features kids’ storytime, craftmaking and hands-on activities; curator-led exhibition tours; special access to CBH’s collection of Revolutionary War-era archival material, artwork, and historic artifacts; and 18th-century-style music and dancing with Brooklyn Contra.

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Maryland 400 Remembrance Ceremony & Battle of Brooklyn Living History
2026-08-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Old Stone House & Washington Park, 336 Third Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11215, United States
August 27, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn.

Old Stone House & Washington Park partners with the Society of the Cincinnati of Maryland, the Sons of the American Revolution Battle of Brooklyn Chapter, and the Michael A. Rawley American Legion Post to commemorate the Battle of Brooklyn.

This event includes reenactor regiments from the Battle of Brooklyn, battle strategies and daily life during the Revolutionary War, and historical costumers.

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America's 250th Anniversary Tour of Fort Greene
2026-08-23 09:30 - 2026-11-14 11:00 | New York
Join us on America’s 250th Anniversary Tour of Fort Greene, where you will have the opportunity to take a Walking Tour highlighting the rich, complex, and evolving legacy of Fort Greene Park. This tour will explore Fort Greene’s historical relationship to the American Revolutionary War, using monuments and storytelling to trace the significance of the Battle of Brooklyn, the founding of Fort Greene Park, and the legacy of prison ship martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the war. Local historians, Natasha Fearon and Alexandra Stevens, will couple historical background with the park’s living memory to unravel how struggles over freedom and remembrance continue to shape Brooklyn today.

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The Battle of Brooklyn 250: The Meaning of Freedom
2026-08-23 10:00 - 13:00 | New York
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 parade and commemoration ceremony. In partnership with institutions across New York City, we’re offering a fun-filled afternoon that honors those who fought and invites families to reflect on 250 years of American independence. Truly an event for all ages and all of history.

Price: Free

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In-Person Event(see details below)

This free, family-friendly event brings Revolutionary-era New York to life with:

Costumed interpreters portraying Continental and British soldiers, camp followers, spies, and George and Martha Washington.

Hands-on activities, including writing secret messages in invisible ink, making tricorn hats, and designing regimental flags.

Displays and activities exploring Black, Indigenous, Dutch, and queer histories of the Revolutionary era.

Live 18th-century music and storytelling.

A parade to Battle Hill, where a commemorative ceremony will honor those who lost their lives in the battle.

And so much more!

The event will conclude with a keynote address from Brooklyn Borough Historian Asad Dandia.

Download the day’s program here:

English Program

Spanish Program

Simplified Chinese Program

This program is part of Brooklyn 250 and Battle Week, organized by our friends at the Old Stone House.

The Battle of Brooklyn 250: The Meaning of Freedom is made possible in part by The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.

Brooklyn 250 is made possible with funding championed by Assemblymember Robert Carroll, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and State Senator Andrew Gounardes.

Price: Free. Registration recommended. Suggested donation of $5 per person registered. Donations help support Green-Wood’s free and low-cost programs throughout the year.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Attendees must follow all instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and volunteers.

Tickets: There are no paper or e-tickets, and registrants do not have to check in. Registration is helpful to give us an idea of participant numbers so that we may have enough materials on hand.

Where To Go: This program begins at the meadow near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: This is an outdoor event that will take place in areas with little to no shade. The Modern Chapel will be used as a cooling station. The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA-compliant, but offers accommodations to meet many needs. Please contact us at (718) 210-3080, ext. 1, or email events@green-wood.com to discuss specific arrangements.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until 8am on the day of the event. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Battle of Brooklyn: A Farce in Two Acts
2026-08-27 19:00 - 19:30 | Old Stone House & Washington Park, 336 Third Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11215, United States
An 18th century farce, directed by Dylan Yeats

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Handwriting the Constitution
2026-09-07 18:00 - 18:30 | Old Stone House & Washington Park, 336 Third Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11215, United States
Join Old Stone House’s Director of Education, Margaret Weber, for a session of Handwriting the Constitution.

Handwriting the Constitution is a social art project begun in 2017 by artist Morgan O’Hara. It invites people from all walks of life to meet in public spaces to handwrite the US Constitution or other documents written to protect human rights and freedoms. This art practice was created so that people will know their rights, deepen their understanding of laws created to protect these rights, and to help resist negative thinking. To date approximately 2000 people have participated, both nationally and internationally.

The goal of this art practice is to encourage people to hold their own Handwriting sessions on a recurring basis; to create a physical and psychological space that explores the practice of concentrated writing as an art form, and a process designed to bring people together in a quiet and calming way, all by focusing on human rights. It has been identified as a powerful and transformative form of activism for introverts.

Participants are welcome to work on their own journey through the U.S. Constitution, but are welcome to explore other documents of freedom such as the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights.

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Land
2026-09-10 08:00 - 2027-01-03 17:00 | Old Stone House & Washington Park, 336 Third Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11215, United States
A contemporary BIPOC exhibit curated by Jeremy Dennis, featuring work by Lenny Harmon, Ella Mahoney and Luanne Redeye

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CBH Talk | Jesse Wegman and Alexis Coe Discuss "The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People's Constitution"
2026-09-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Center for Brooklyn History, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11201, United States
The Brennan Center’s Jesses Wegman talks with historian Alexis Coe about his new book “The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People’s Constitution”.

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Uprising/Downfall: 250 Years of Courage, Repression, and Resistance on the Road to American Democracy
2026-10-10 19:00 - 19:30 | Brooklyn Public Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, New York, 11238, United States
This teach-in, featuring artists, activists, advocates, writers, and scholars, will examine 20th century social movements that advanced democracy and human rights, and State activities that sought to repress them.
