Center for Brooklyn History

The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered uses primary source material from CBH's collection, including artifacts, archival documents, and rare maps to bring the summer of 1776 alive. The exhibition also explores how Brooklynites have remembered their borough's Revolutionary War past with a look back at battle commemorations from the 19th and 20th centuries. By ... Read more

In August of 1776, the first and largest battle of the American Revolution took place in what is now Brooklyn, NY. The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered uses primary source material from the Center for Brooklyn History's collection to relay the story of this turning point in American history, sharing the events of this battle with ... Read more

In each of three programs, a distinguished historian selects a short reading that is shared in advance with all attendees. These short texts open the door to deeper reckoning with the ideas and realities of liberty, equality, and the contested values at the core of the American experiment. This is the final program in the ... Read more

A discussion with historian Robert Watson about his book on the HMS Jersy titled "The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn: An Untold Story of the American Revolution". .stk-85lzigh .stk-button{background:var(--weir-green) !important;}Register Here .stk-duhnusp .stk-img-wrapper{width:800px !important;}

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 ... Read more

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". .stk-i4ldmnp .stk-button{background:var(--weir-green) !important;}Register Here .stk-aocaiut .stk-img-wrapper{width:800px !important;}