CAPITOL HILL AND FORT HAMILTON — REP. NICOLE MALLIOTAKIS, R-11, IS URGING THE U.S. ARMY to reconsider its possible closure of the Harbor Defense Museum at Fort Hamilton, for its value as an educational and historical site, her office told the Brooklyn Eagle on Tuesday.
CBS News reported Monday night that the Army Museum Enterprise is considering the reduction of museum sites around the country.
After the Eagle reached out to Malliotakis, she responded via email, “We have been in contact with the Army regarding its proposal to consolidate multiple museums including Brooklyn’s Harbor Defense Museum. While we understand the Army is prioritizing the modernization of aging infrastructure and readiness at Fort Hamilton, which is why we recently announced a historic $42.7 million investment to strengthen the base’s daily operations, we urge them to reconsider the educational resources the museum provides to visitors of all ages. We will continue working with the Army to determine how best to preserve these artifacts so future generations can learn from and appreciate our rich military history and the important role our fort in Brooklyn played.”
Malliotakis has a solid legislative and advocacy record for New York City’s military community, particularly Fort Hamilton. The $42.7 million will fund work over a five-year record.
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