Closing Bell: Remembering the Revolutionary War's Battle of Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bridge Park and Green-Wood Cemetery are both holding re-enactments and activities to commemorate the 238th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the American Revolution. On Saturday afternoon, reenactors from Glover’s Marblehead Regiment will show how sailors saved George Washington’s army during the battle. You can watch them from 12 to 2 pm on Pebble Beach in Brooklyn Bridge Park. 

And on Sunday, Green-Wood will host a trolley tour of its Revolutionary War sites, a parade, and a commemorative ceremony on Battle Hill, the highest natural point in Brooklyn. Reenactors will play soldiers and famous colonial Americans, demonstrating 18th century weapons and cooking. The cemetery will also unveil a one-of-a-kind Revolutionary War map used by a British division commander who fought at the battle.

All of Green-Wood’s events are free, except for the trolley tour, which costs $25. Activities will be happening all afternoon, and the full schedule is here.

Photo by Lisa Alpert via Green-Wood