Did you know that there once was a Revolutionary War fort located in today’s Red Hook, Brooklyn?

Hear about Red Hook’s role in the Battle of Brooklyn, plus other overlooked histories that can still be seen and felt.

A panel in Red Hook, moderated by Greg Young (The Bowery Boys), co-presented by Red Hook Business Alliance & Friends of Fort Defiance.

Red Hook’s Proclaimation of Historical Significance
Saturday, August 22, 6pm
This is a free event. Please RSVP here

Fort Defiance Gallery (160 and 169 Coffey Street). Discover archaeological findings and significant source materials about Fort Defiance, Red Hook Lane and the defense of the New York Harbor in the campaign of 1776.

Brooklyn250 is a borough-wide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, supported by $350,000 in state funding.

Led by The Green-Wood Cemetery, the Old Stone House, Brooklyn Public Library’s Center for Brooklyn History, Prospect Park Alliance, Fort Greene Park Conservancy, and Friends of Fort Defiance the initiative brings Brooklyn’s Revolutionary history to life through free tours, exhibitions, performances, reenactments, panel discussions, book talks, family programs, and a collectible “then-and-now” pamphlet and map.

Together, these programs invite New Yorkers to explore Brooklyn’s pivotal role in the fight for independence and reflect on the history, people, and ideals that continue to shape the nation today.