Brooklyn 250 is a borough-wide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, supported by $350,000 in state funding. Led by The Green-Wood Cemetery, the Old Stone House, Brooklyn Public Library’s Center for Brooklyn History, Prospect Park Alliance, Fort Greene Park Conservancy, and Friends of Fort Defiance, the initiative brings Brooklyn’s Revolutionary history to life through free tours, exhibitions, performances, reenactments, panel discussions, book talks, family programs, and a collectible “then-and-now” pamphlet and map.
Together, these programs invite New Yorkers to explore Brooklyn’s pivotal role in the fight for independence and reflect on the history, people, and ideals that continue to shape the nation today.
Brooklyn 250 is made possible with funding championed by Assembly member Robert Carroll, Assembly member Jo Anne Simon, and State Senator Andrew Gounardes.
To learn more about how Green-Wood is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Nation, click here!
Exhibitions
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Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered
Read more: Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and RememberedFebruary 4, 2026 – January 2, 2027. 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…
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Guided Exhibition Tour
Read more: Guided Exhibition TourFebruary 12th, 2026 – December 26th, 2026. 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…
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Breaking the Law: Themes of Protest and Disobedience from the Declaration of Independence Onward
Read more: Breaking the Law: Themes of Protest and Disobedience from the Declaration of Independence OnwardJune 25th, 2026 – September 7th, 2026. Considering the role of contemporary artists in both exposing and responding to unjust laws or interpretations of laws, including organizing communities and directly influencing acts of protest and civil disobedience. Register Here
Events
Events
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America’s 250th Anniversary Tour of Fort Greene
Join us on America’s 250th Anniversary Tour of Fort Greene, where you will have the opportunity to take a Walking Tour highlighting the rich, complex, and evolving legacy of Fort Greene Park. This tour will explore Fort Greene’s historical relationship to the American Revolutionary War, using monuments and storytelling to trace the significance of the ... Read more
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Handwriting the Constitution
Old Stone House & Washington Park 336 Third Street, Brooklyn, New York, United StatesJoin Old Stone House’s Director of Education, Margaret Weber, for a session of Handwriting the Constitution. Handwriting the Constitution is a social art project begun in 2017 by artist Morgan O'Hara. It invites people from all walks of life to meet in public spaces to handwrite the US Constitution or other documents written to protect human ... Read more
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Land
Old Stone House & Washington Park 336 Third Street, Brooklyn, New York, United StatesA contemporary BIPOC exhibit curated by Jeremy Dennis, featuring work by Lenny Harmon, Ella Mahoney and Luanne Redeye .stk-k10ve7y .stk-button{background:var(--weir-green) !important;}Register Here
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CBH Talk | Jesse Wegman and Alexis Coe Discuss “The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People’s Constitution”
Center for Brooklyn History 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, New York, United StatesThe 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-2nl00aw .stk-button{background:var(--weir-green) !important;}Register Here .stk-w7rvuob .stk-img-wrapper{width:800px !important;}
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Uprising/Downfall: 250 Years of Courage, Repression, and Resistance on the Road to American Democracy
Brooklyn Public Library 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, New York, United StatesThis teach-in, featuring artists, activists, advocates, writers, and scholars, will examine 20th century social movements that advanced democracy and human rights, and State activities that sought to repress them.
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.