The midnight lie of Paul Revere
May 26, 2026
Paul Revere’s midnight ride was mythologized by poetry, overshadowing the fuller and more complex historical truth behind it.
Paul Revere’s midnight ride was mythologized by poetry, overshadowing the fuller and more complex historical truth behind it.
Adam Penenberg argues that today’s partisan media resembles the founding-era pamphlet press, now amplified by social media and AI.
HISTORY is at the forefront of the last weekend in August each year, with major ceremonies taking place at Fort Greene Park, Green-Wood
The Brooklyn Bar Association (BBA) recently hosted a historical tour of Green-Wood Cemetery, immersing participants in the rich military history of Brooklyn, on Wednesday, May
Subscribe to Brooklyn this Week: iTunes Spotify Stitcher As has been tradition for years, some of the battle’s fighting will be recreated in Green-Wood Cemetery.
Commemorated with a memorial tribute in conjunction with the 240th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, the 11,500 American Revolutionary POWs entombed in a crypt in
A piece of history was commemorated on Saturday, August 29 as the Brooklyn Irish-American Parade Committee led a procession from Fourth Street into Washington Park
The New York City Fire Department’s Ceremonial Unit and Pipes and Drums Band joined the Society of Old Brooklynites to help commemorate the 107th memorial tribute to the Revolutionary War
Music, storytelling, reenactors, and more all helped the 69th Street American Veterans Memorial Pier come alive as Brooklynites celebrated the 239th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn. Known as the
Remembering the fallen during Battle of Brooklyn week. New Yorkers made their way to Fort Greene Park on Saturday, August 23, to the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument to honor the
Remembering the fallen during Battle of Brooklyn week. New Yorkers made their way to Fort Greene Park on Saturday, August 23, to the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument to honor the
This coming Saturday morning at 10 a.m., members of the Society of Old Brooklynites, elected officials, historians and community leaders will muster at the base of the 149-foot Prison Ship
This coming Saturday morning at 10 a.m., members of the Society of Old Brooklynites, elected officials, historians and community leaders will muster at the base of the 149-foot Prison Ship
Everything old is new again.
Liberty Weekend was back again this year, sponsored by Friends of Historic New Utrecht. From Saturday, May 31 through Sunday, June 1, the New Utrecht Reformed Church was spewing red, white and blue all weekend long.The star-spangled event consisted of Rev …Everything old is new again.
Liberty Weekend was back again this year, sponsored by Friends of Historic New Utrecht. From Saturday, May 31 through Sunday, June 1, the New Utrecht Reformed Church was spewing red, white and blue all weekend long.The star-spangled event consisted of Rev …
The sound of muskets and cannons firing reverberated throughout Green-Wood Cemetery on Sunday, August 25, as history buffs from near and far converged on the old burying ground to mark
The “Hope Revolution Walkathon to Help Stop Child Slavery and Sex Trafficking” is slated to take place on October 13. The walkathon, which is organized to support the internationally active
The 104th Commemoration and Memorial Tribute to the Martyrs of the Prison Ships took place Saturday, August 25, as one event in the larger 236th anniversary of the Battle of
Two hundred and thirty six years ago, the Battle of Brooklyn was fought on the land that is now a part of the Green-wood Cemetery. As a way to celebrate
Brooklyn kicked off Battle Week with a ceremony spotlightingAmerican war heroes who died over 200 years ago.
The annual Maryland 400 Remembrance Ceremony and parade – thefirst events in the annual Battle Week observation that occurs eachAugust to commemorate the Battle of Brooklyn — took …
Brooklyn kicked off Battle Week with a ceremony spotlightingAmerican war heroes who died over 200 years ago.
The annual Maryland 400 Remembrance Ceremony and parade – thefirst events in the annual Battle Week observation that occurs eachAugust to commemorate the Battle of Brooklyn — took …
The Society of Old Brooklynites will hold its 103rd MemorialTribute to the Prison Ship Martyrs on Saturday, August 27 at 10a.m. at the base of the 149-foot tall Prison Ship Martyrs Monumentin Fort Greene Park.
The keynote speaker will be distinguished Brooklyn Collegehistory professor Edwi …
Theresa Rosen was truly an outstanding community and civicleader. I have very fond memories of the outstanding work she hasdone on behalf of several organizations. I had the pleasure ofbeing with her at three recent major events, all in June: The 60thanniversary of the Bay Ridge Community Council …