Brooklyn Public Library | Center for Brooklyn History
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The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered
Feb 05 - Dec 31 2026
- 108 days left
The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered. In August of 1776, the first and largest battle of the American Revolution took place in what is now Brooklyn, NY.
Centering Collections: Recent Work at CBH
Jul 06 - Feb 05 2027
- 144 days left
Centering Collections currently features materials from the recently processed Brooklyn Historical Society institutional records, highlighting the story of the institution's founding as the Long Island Historical Society in 1863.
New York City History Day Showcase
Sep 10 - Oct 01 2026
- 17 days left
Winning projects from the 2026 NYC History Day Contest! History Day provides middle and high school students a platform to present original research projects.
