Breaking: Weeksville Heritage Center in Danger of Closing, Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
The Weeksville Heritage Center is in danger of closing. It could happen as soon as July, accordi...
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A New Show at Weeksville Explores the Story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Join Weeksville and the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation for an education-focused theatrical exper...
Hospital-Replacing Nursing Home in Crown Heights Has New Renderings, Finally Moving Forward
Long in the works, the conversion of a long-shuttered Crown Heights hospital into a nursing home is ...
Preserve Your Family Legacy With an ‘Archives for Black Lives’ Workshop at Weeksville Heritage Center
The capturing of memories through storytelling and treasured artifacts is crucial in the preservatio...
Weeksville Celebrates Juneteenth With ‘Unapologetically Black Week,’ Beginning June 19
Get inspired and energized this Juneteenth with a week of interactive programming at the Weeskville ...
An Evening of History, Theater and Food at Weeksville Heritage Center
Get immersed in 19th century atmosphere with a performance of playwright Christina Anderson's 'pen/m...
Set Back the Clock With a Visit to the Historic Interiors of Weeksville (Photos)
While actual time travel has not yet been proven possible, there's a spot in Brooklyn that allows th...
The Tale of a Pioneering African-American Father and Son: Rufus L. Perry Sr. and Jr.
Editor's note: This is an update of a series that ran in 2015. Read the originals here: Part 1, Part...
The Inspiring Story of Weeksville, One of America’s First Free Black Communities
Imagine being told your entire life that you were not really a citizen of your town or country. Imag...
Weeksville Heritage Center to Screen ‘The Wiz,’ Give Free Tours at Saturday’s Holiday Party
Enjoy this holiday season with a historic twist at the Weeksville Heritage Center this weekend. ...
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