Historic New York: Downtown Brooklyn History Super Hike

Sunday, August 10, 2025

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Join the Urban Park Rangers in a history tour of Downtown Brooklyn. Rangers will lead from Fort Greene to the entrance of the Brooklyn Bridge, discussing a range of subjects from early indigenous life to the booming industry of the waterfront. Learn about Brooklyn’s role in the Revolutionary War and the aftermath that led to its first parks. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Location

Fort Greene Park Visitor Center in Fort Greene Park

Brooklyn

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Cost

Free

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(646) 398-1479

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