The 250th is the anniversary this one actually turns on, and CBH is holding the archive the battle left behind — being able to see Revolutionary War-era material in the borough where it happened is not a standing offer. The programming is built so you can drop in for an hour or stay six: contra dancing and zine-making for children, three separate curator-led tours for adults, all of it free.
What to expect
Come and go across six hours. Indoors at CBH with a scheduled programme rather than a single sitting, so arriving at 2pm still lands you in the middle of something.
Good to know
- Free, though CBH prints that it encourages registration in advance.
- The 2/3 to Clark St or A/C to High St; CBH is in Brooklyn Heights, walkable from Brooklyn Bridge Park.
- Three separate exhibition tours run at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3pm if you want the curator-led version.
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Common questions
Does it cost anything?
No. CBH lists no admission price and encourages, but does not require, advance registration.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes — the printed schedule includes storytime at 11am, zine-making at 2pm and contra dancing sessions at 12:30pm and 4pm.
Do I need to stay the whole six hours?
No. It runs 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM as a rolling programme; arrive for whichever block interests you.
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