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Discovering the past by celebrating the present shaping the future
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The Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) is an urban history center committed to offering free and low-cost education, library and museum programming that encourages Brooklynites young and old to develop pride in their own cultural traditions while fostering understanding of their neighbors' similarities and differences. In October 1999, BHS began a full-scale restoration of its National Historic Landmark building. A central objective in the renovation of its headquarters is positioning BHS as a community hub for the exchange of ideas and an accessible resource for learning.
The Brooklyn Historical Society presents the following exhibitions:
Brooklyn Works: 400 Years of Making a Living in Brooklyn. BHS celebrates the first phase of its grand reopening after four years of extensive renovations with the opening of the exhibition, Brooklyn Works: 400 Years of Making a Living in Brooklyn. Enter re-created environments of tenement buildings and sugar refineries, see original advertisements and artifacts from products manufactured in Brooklyn, and hear the stories of workers from enslaved Africans to modern restaurant owners.
A Building’s Story traces the unique history of the National Historical Landmark building at 128 Pierrepont Street from its origins as the Long Island Historical society through the recent renovations that have restored this architectural marvel to its former glory while transforming it into a modern history center.
PS 145: Celebrating 100 Years of History displays the research that last year’s fourth graders from Bushwick completed in anticipation of their school’s 100th birthday. PS 145: Celebrating 100 Years of History will be on display until January in the Independence Community Gallery, a space designed to showcase the work of Brooklyn’s community, on the lower floor of the newly renovated Brooklyn Historical Society.
100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall: Brewing in Brooklyn(May 14 – October 15)
100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall examines the cultural and economic role of Brooklyn as an important center of beer production from 1870 until the 1970s. Visitors will discover brewing methods and recipes for creating distinct flavors and aromas, as well as beer appreciation skills and the art of home brewing. Entrepreneurship is highlighted through “case histories” from Liebmann’s Rheingold to the Brooklyn Brewery. On Friday evenings, May 14 through August 27, the Historical Society will celebrate local brewing by creating a beer garden featuring Brooklyn bands and beer from the Brooklyn Brewery.
To veiw The Brooklyn Historical Society events and programs please go to:
brooklynhistory.org/visitor/calendar.html
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Hours: Wed., Thurs., Sat. 10-5; Fri, 10-8; Sun, 12-5.
Admission: $6 adults/$4 students and seniors.
Subway: M, N, R, 4, 5, 2, 3 to Court Street/Borough Hall.
128 Pierrepont Street, corner of Clinton and Pierrepont, Brooklyn Heights.
(718-222- 4111)
Experience Brooklyn’s rich heritage by visiting
www.brooklynhistory.org
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