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Fort Hamilton

Dyker Heights

Step inside one of America's oldest continuously garrisoned forts, built 1825-1831 and active since the Civil War. The Harbor Defense Museum, the only Army museum in NYC, showcases coastal defense history, weapons, and artifacts while the fort overlooks the Verrazzano Narrows.

Historic military site
Harbor Defense Museum
Civil War history
Active army base

Tips

🪖photo ID required for entry
🏛️only Army museum in NYC
🌊views over the Verrazzano Narrows

Fort Hamilton

Poly Pl, 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228, USA

Upcoming at Fort Hamilton

Friday, Jun 12
Cigar & Whiskey Summer Nights

Cigar & Whiskey Summer Nights

June 12 at 6pm

Sip and smoke your way through an evening of whiskey and cigar tastings at Fort Hamilton. Live music and bites round out this relaxed, adults-only summer night.

Saturday, Jun 13
Bicentennial Celebration

Bicentennial Celebration

June 13

Fort Hamilton marks its 200th birthday with a summer evening of live music and a fireworks finale. It's a rare chance to explore this active military base while celebrating a slice of New York history.

Thursday, Jun 18
Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Celebration

Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Celebration

June 18 at 4:30pm

Celebrate the 4th where the cannons once stood. Fort Hamilton's waterfront bluff hosts live music, food trucks, and a fireworks show over the harbor.

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