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Walk Through 200 Years of History At The Annual Fort Greene House Tour
There’s a walking tour of Fort Greene’s historic district afoot! The Fort Greene Association is sponsoring the “The Love of Downtown Brooklyn” tour, which will take place on Sunday, May 1, and will run...
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7 Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Lived In Clinton Hill
Clinton Hill was the home of Dutch settlement and is the home of Pratt, but in the meantime it’s played host to all manner of people, famous and otherwise. Formerly the home of tobacco plantations,...
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Memorial Day Weekend Roundup: DanceAfrica Festival, Free Movies, And Ceremonies.
This weekend marks the DanceAfrica Festival. WINE TASTINGS: here’s a list of seven weekly options! Myrtle Avenue’s KIDS GUIDE also has great listings. Submit your event listing to our BROOKLYN-WIDE...
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This Week’s Must Do List: Perfect 10’s, Getting Funky, Gentrification, And More
Below you’ll find information on events through the week in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Check back Thursday to see what’s scheduled this weekend! Submit your event listing to our BROOKLYN-WIDE...
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Weekend Events: Unforgettable Fire, National Ice Cream Day, Foxes, And More
WINE TASTINGS: here’s a list of seven weekly options! Myrtle Avenue’s KIDS GUIDE also has great listings. Submit your event listing to our BROOKLYN-WIDE CALENDAR or by emailing...
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Here’s Your Borough-Wide Event Listings For The 240th Anniversary Of The...
On August 27, 1776, British troops advanced towards Brooklyn Heights, where the American soldier encampment was located. For those familiar with the history of The Battle of Brooklyn (referred to at...
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Throwback Thursday: Fort Greene & Clinton Hill In the 1920s & 40s
Want to know how Fort Greene and Clinton Hill looked in the 1920s and 40s? Browse through the OldNYC map, a project from The New York Public Library, to catch a glimpse of the past while never leaving...
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Nevins Street Station Houses A Historic Secret Tunnel With ‘Renegade Art...
The Nevins Street station is located at the intersection of Nevins, Flatbush Avenue, and Fulton Street and serves the 2 and 4 trains at all times, the 3 train until late night, and the 5 train on...
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Exploring The History Of The Underground Railroad In Four Local Sites
The incredible story of the Underground Railroad, and the decades-long effort of ordinary Americans to assist nearly 100,000 African-Americans fleeing slavery, is attracting new attention. The just...
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Open House New York Dives Into Fort Greene & Downtown Brooklyn
Are there buildings in Fort Greene that you have always wanted to visit? This year’s Open House New York Weekend is October 15th and 16th, and will feature hundreds of buildings and other interesting...
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