This event is in the past.It took place on April 24, 2026 at Center for Brooklyn History.




Exhibition Tour, The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered
Brooklyn Heights
Walk the ground where George Washington made his dramatic 1776 escape. This exhibition brings the Battle of Brooklyn to life through rare maps, Revolutionary artifacts, and the haunting story of the East River prison ships.
Revolutionary War history
Rare historical maps
Free guided tours
Beautiful landmark building
Tips
📜"an astonishing story of warfare, tragedy, leadership and luck" (Center for Brooklyn History)
🗺️ask about the rare maps behind the scenes
📚explore the gorgeous second-floor research library after
Exhibition Tour, The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered
Brooklyn Heights




Walk the ground where George Washington made his dramatic 1776 escape. This exhibition brings the Battle of Brooklyn to life through rare maps, Revolutionary artifacts, and the haunting story of the East River prison ships.
Revolutionary War history
Rare historical maps
Free guided tours
Beautiful landmark building
Tips
📜"an astonishing story of warfare, tragedy, leadership and luck" (Center for Brooklyn History)
🗺️ask about the rare maps behind the scenes
📚explore the gorgeous second-floor research library after
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