UPCOMING EVENTS
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THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN
A REENACTMENT
OF PARTS OF THE BATTLE
PRESENTED BY
THE BRIGADE OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
AUGUST 22-23
STARTING AT 10:00 am
AND CONTINUING THROUGH THE DAY
On the 23rd the event moves to Fort Lee!
This event will be located at various places in Brooklyn, New York where the battle took place throughout the day.
Included in the locations are Prospect Park and the Old Stone House plus marches. There will be full battle reenactments by Brigade members of the Huntington Militia along with members of various other living history units from many places including British and Hessian units.
The plan for the day:
10:00–11:30 AM - Battle of Brooklyn Tactical Reenactment
The tactical will follow the historic phases of the battle, including:
Opening skirmishes at Battle Pass
British and Hessian advance & Defense of the American lines
Signal cannon and flanking movement through Jamaica Pass
Collapse of the American position
The Marylanders' stand
Retreat toward the Old Stone House
12:00–1:00 PM - Commemorative Ceremonies
Old Stone House
- Official commemorative ceremony & wreath presentations
- Public interpretation
- Living history interpretation
- Community programming
- Educational exhibits
programming will be offered Sunday at Fort Lee
THIS BATTLE HAS NOT BEEN REENACTED AT THIS SCALE BEFORE!
THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!
Parking is limited and on the surrounding streets.
Keep in mind that this is New York City so follow all parking rules posted on the streets! Nearby shopping parking lots are posted
as "customers only and all others will be towed away".
