About
A free Prospect Park exhibit honors Shirley Chisholm through seven life lessons, Al Johnson portraits and rare campaign memorabilia.
Shirley Chisholm was Brooklyn's own, the first Black woman elected to Congress and a history-making 1972 presidential candidate. This exhibit inside Lefferts Historic House frames her career as seven life lessons, with portraits by artist Al Johnson and rarely seen photographs and campaign memorabilia. If you are in Prospect Park anyway, it is a free, inspiring half hour, with a monument to Chisholm coming to the park in 2027.
What to expect
Expect a compact exhibit of text, portraits, photographs and objects inside an 18th-century farmhouse museum near the park's Flatbush Avenue side. The phrase "keep plotting" greets visitors above a mantel.
Good to know
- Lefferts Historic House is near the Prospect Park Zoo and carousel; take the B or Q to Prospect Park
- The exhibit is free
- Pairs easily with the zoo or carousel for families
- Check Prospect Park Alliance for open hours before visiting
Common questions
Is the Shirley Chisholm exhibit free?
Yes, it is free at Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park.
How long is it on view?
Through November 15, 2026.