If This House Could Talk: Life on Jefferson Avenue
Here I am, 76 years old, grandson of the late Bertram L. Baker, the political pioneer who in 1948 be...
Tag: Black History
Exhibition at History Center Traces the Story of Slavery in Brooklyn
A new exhibition at the Center for Brooklyn History grapples with the history of slavery in the boro...
LPC Releases Audio Tour of Brooklyn’s Abolitionist History to Mark Juneteenth
In time for Juneteenth celebrations, the Landmarks Preservation Commission launched a new interactiv...
Journey by Faith: The Story of Brooklyn’s Black Churches
"We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord. Trusting in his holy word, he’s never faile...
With a Revamp, Brownsville Heritage House Aims to Be ‘Neighborhood’s Public Living Room’
Tucked up on the second floor of Brownsville’s Stone Avenue Library, a self-described “treasure ...
Weeksville’s Long Awaited ‘In Pursuit of Freedom’ Exhibit Set to Open During Black History Month
It has been years in the making, and this weekend as tours of Weeksville's historic Hunterfly houses...
The Hiram S. Thomas Story: Brownstones, Potato Chips, Black Excellence in 19th Century Brooklyn
The full-service restaurant and dining out for pleasure is a 19th century invention, born of the pre...
Step Back in Time With the Return of Weeksville’s Historic Hunterfly Road House Tours
Soak in some history this month with a visit to the evocative interiors of the Hunterfly Road houses...
The Weeksville Heritage Center Looks to the Future With a Focus on Art and Community
In 2019, the Weeksville Heritage Center was in danger of closing. Situated on land that was once par...
4 New Books for the Brooklyn History and Architecture Lovers on Your Holiday Gift List
For the Brooklyn history buff on your list, there is still time to pick up a book offering a deep di...
Need a Hand?
Your Next Project Starts with BrownstonerMost Recent Articles
