This event is in the past.It took place on April 28, 2026 at Center for Brooklyn History.
Fine Arts Talk
Fine Arts TalkCBH Talk | The Sparrow in the Archive: A Small Brooklyn Bird with a Global Story
Brooklyn Heights
Ever wonder how a tiny bird became a symbol of empire? Dr. Fernando do Campo traces the house sparrow's journey from England to Brooklyn in 1856, blending archival research with art to uncover stories of migration, belonging, and urban transformation.
Free evening talk
Brooklyn history
Art meets science
Environmental storytelling
Tips
📚"The archive room is beautiful and it feels like I am stepping into a movie"
🎒bags must be checked before entering the research library
CBH Talk | The Sparrow in the Archive: A Small Brooklyn Bird with a Global Story
Brooklyn Heights
Fine Arts TalkFine Arts TalkEver wonder how a tiny bird became a symbol of empire? Dr. Fernando do Campo traces the house sparrow's journey from England to Brooklyn in 1856, blending archival research with art to uncover stories of migration, belonging, and urban transformation.
Free evening talk
Brooklyn history
Art meets science
Environmental storytelling
Tips
📚"The archive room is beautiful and it feels like I am stepping into a movie"
🎒bags must be checked before entering the research library
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