NY1 News: Battle Of Brooklyn Comes To Life

To see the segment online, visit NY1’s website. History buffs gathered Sunday morning to celebrate the biggest battle of the Revolutionary War in Brooklyn. The event commemorated the 233rd anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn. The battle took place August 27th, 1776 at what is now Green-Wood Cemetery in Park Slope. It was also the … Read more

The New York Times: Hidden History (Video)

December 22, 2008 Since 1838, thousands of famous, infamous or forgotten New Yorkers have been buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, a historic and architectural landmark in the heart of Brooklyn. To view the NY Times Escapes video, click here>