Brooklyn Historical Society Archives - Gowanus Lounge

Relics Found at Bottom of Gowanus Canal Find New Temporary Home

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 James artifacts, Brooklyn Historical Society, Gowanus Canal, Relics, Superfund

When you are cleaning up, you are bound to find some unexpected treasures. Money under the sofa pillow; the other

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Brooklyn Historical Society Opens Show Highlighting Muslims in Brooklyn

September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 James Brooklyn Historical Society, Kameelah Janan Rasheed, Nsenga Knight

In early September the Brooklyn Historical Society opened an exhibit featuring oral histories and artworks by Muslim residents of Brooklyn.

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Colbert and Viewers Learn from Rep.Yvette Clarke that Dutch Had Slaves in New York in 1898

September 6, 2012September 6, 2012 Shari brooklyn, Brooklyn Historical Society, Dutch, Julia Golia, Minister Sylvia Kinard, slaves, Stephen Colbert, The Great Mistake of 1898, Yvette Clarke

Proving once again that “knowing something” is not a requirement for being a public servant, Yvette Clarke, Democratic Representative from

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