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    Brooklyn Historical Society

    Explore the Jewish Culinary Traditions of the Borough With the Center for Brooklyn History

    a family gathered at a Passover Seder
    • Brooklyn Life

      Mar 4, 2021 • 09:00am
      by Susan De Vries

      While there's no tasting with a virtual program, you can still dive deep into the foods of Brooklyn's Jewish communities with an upcoming event.

      You can also get a look at items in the archive

      Brooklyn Historical Society and Brooklyn Public Library Merge, Creating New History Center

      brooklyn historical society
      • Brooklyn Life

      • Brooklyn Heights

      Oct 2, 2020 • 12:13pm
      by Susan De Vries

      The center will be located at the historic society's treasured 1881 Brooklyn Heights headquarters and will offer new virtual programs and digital resources.

      The building is slated to reopen in 2021

      The History and Experiences of Muslims in Brooklyn Come to Life With Launch of New Website

      jumping rope
      • Brooklyn Life

        Sep 15, 2020 • 09:00am
        by Rose Adams

        A new website from the Brooklyn Historical Society sheds light on the history and experiences of Muslims in Kings County through dozens of oral histories.

        There are 24 narrators

        Drool Over Historic Maps of the Borough at Brooklyn Historical Society’s New Online Collection

        1850s map brooklyn
        • Brooklyn Life

          Jul 21, 2020 • 09:00am
          by Susan De Vries

          While the history-stuffed Othmer Library has been closed to researchers during the pandemic, lovers of the borough have a new reason to rejoice with the launch of Brooklyn Historical Society's map digitization project.

          You can really zoom into the details

          Brooklyn Historical Society Seeks Funds After Leak Damages Collection

          brooklyn historical society
          • Brooklyn Life

            Jun 26, 2020 • 01:52pm
            by Susan De Vries

            After temporarily closing its doors due to the COVID-19 crisis, the organization is facing a new challenge after a climate control system leaked last week.

            They need to raise $100,000

            Brooklyn Historical Society Panel Explores Hip Hop History and Systemic Racism

            hip hop history
            • Brooklyn Life

              Jun 11, 2020 • 03:24pm
              by Susan De Vries

              "Rap on Trial" authors and Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival founder will discuss the use of lyrics by prosecutors to justify the incarceration of men of color.

              The event is free

              Satisfy Your Appetite for History With a Lunchtime Break With Brooklyn Historical Society

              brooklyn historical society
              • Brooklyn Life

                May 28, 2020 • 03:00pm
                by Susan De Vries

                Take a break from the day and get an in-depth look at some fascinating objects from the vaults of the Brooklyn Historical Society with a new lunchtime series.

                Do you know Bloodgood H. Cutter?

                Brooklyn Historical Society Documents the Pandemic, and You Can Share Your Experiences

                cobble hill
                • Brooklyn Life

                  May 5, 2020 • 03:00pm
                  by Susan De Vries

                  The Brooklyn Historical Society has been documenting Brooklyn life for over 150 years, and that mission continues with their recent launch of a COVID-19 project.

                  Send in your stories, videos and photos

                  Online Programs, Concerts and Exhibits to Keep Brooklynites of All Ages Busy

                  online virtual programming
                  • Brooklyn Life

                    Mar 26, 2020 • 10:00am
                    by Susan De Vries

                    With most public programs cancelled for the spring season, cultural organizations, performance venues and bookstores are stepping up to make as much programming accessible online as possible.

                    They are all free

                    Distract Yourself With These Research Resources You Can Use from Home

                    • History

                      Mar 20, 2020 • 10:00am
                      by Susan De Vries

                      The libraries, archives and other cultural institutions may be closed, but if you need a little dig through history to distract you there are plenty of resources online to provide the service.

                      The Brooklyn Public Library is offering online extras
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