This event is in the past.It took place on February 28, 2026 at South Pacific Playground.
Before the Civil War, Weeksville was one of the largest free Black communities in America, right here in Crown Heights. The Urban Park Rangers unpack this remarkable, often overlooked history in a Saturday afternoon session that brings Brooklyn's past to life.
Free history walk
Family-friendly
Outdoor learning
Crown Heights
Tips
🌳quiet park, good for escaping the city bustle
🐕dogs welcome on the grounds
🧭meet at South Pacific Playground entrance
NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers Event
Ocean Hill
Before the Civil War, Weeksville was one of the largest free Black communities in America, right here in Crown Heights. The Urban Park Rangers unpack this remarkable, often overlooked history in a Saturday afternoon session that brings Brooklyn's past to life.
Free history walk
Family-friendly
Outdoor learning
Crown Heights
Tips
🌳quiet park, good for escaping the city bustle
🐕dogs welcome on the grounds
🧭meet at South Pacific Playground entrance
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