Tag: Cultural Institutions Group

Weeksville Heritage Center hosted its first Kwanzaa celebration in 45 years. Edge School of the Arts dancers kicked off performances at the event. Photo: Paul Frangipane/Brooklyn Eagle

Weeksville holds first Kwanzaa celebration in 45 years

December 17 | Paul Frangipane

“We’re just really honored to bring this tradition back to Weeksville...

Historic houses at Weeksville Heritage Center. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

Weeksville will be first black city-funded cultural institution in Brooklyn

June 14 | Lore Croghan

Weeksville Heritage Center, which was in danger of closing due to a...

Weeksville Heritage Center is close to raising enough money to begin building an emergency cash reserve. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

Crisis averted, Weeksville seeks long-term stability

June 13 | Lore Croghan

Faced with a financial scare, Weeksville Heritage Center turned to the public...