Brooklyn Heights: New York City's First Suburb

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We'll cover everything Brooklyn Heights from its time as a strategic point in the Revolutionary War through to it becoming NYC's first Historical District.

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Highlights

Stroll through New York City's first suburb.
Discover how the game of baseball was changed forever in Brooklyn Heights.
See the Grand Central of the Under Ground Railroad.

Description

Revolutionary Brooklyn: Walk in the footsteps of revolutionaries and patriots as you learn about Brooklyn's pivotal role in the American Revolution. Visit key sites and hear tales of courage and conflict that defined the era. Gilded Age Brooklyn: Experience the grandeur of the late 19th century with a tour of the opulent homes and landmarks of the Gilded Age. Learn about the industrialists and innovators who drove Brooklyn's rapid growth. Architectural Wonders: Home to over 600 pre civil war buildings, discover the architectural gems that helped Brooklyn Heights become NYC's first Historical District.