Green-Wood Commemorates 235th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn

Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration August 2010, originally uploaded by historicgreenwood.

Green-Wood Cemetery hosts a lot of great events throughout the year, but the Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration is one not to miss. This year the Green-Wood Historic Fund will commemorate the Battle of Brooklyn's 235th Anniversary with re-enactments, a parade, and a ceremony to honor the patriots who fought the first battle of the American Revolution in 1776 on this sacred ground.

Battle of Brooklyn at Green-Wood Cemetery
Sunday, August 28
10am Trolley Tour of the Revolutionary War battlefield within the Cemetery (tickets) Trolley Tour has been cancelled.
12:30pm Re-enactors will demonstrate Revolutionary War weaponry
1:30pm Battle of Brooklyn Parade
2pm Battle of Brooklyn Commemorative Ceremony