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Battle of Brooklyn

Israel Putnam: Hero of the Revolution

January 7, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Major General Israel PutnamRobert Hubbard is set to speak on his book Major General Israel Putnam: Hero of the American Revolution, on January 24th at 6:30 pm at the The Fraunces Tavern Museum in the City of New York.

A colorful figure of 18th century America, Israel Putnam (1718-1790) was an important leader in both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. Hubbard’s lecture will include a discussion of Putnam’s role in the Battle of Brooklyn, the Landing at Kip’s Bay and the Battle of Harlem Heights. [Read more…] about Israel Putnam: Hero of the Revolution

Filed Under: Books, Events, History, New York City Tagged With: American Revolution, AmRev, Battle of Brooklyn, Battle of Harlem Heights, Books, Fraunces Tavern Museum, French And Indian War, Israel Putnam, Military History, New York City

Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration Planned August 26-27

August 17, 2017 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Green-Wood Historic Fund is commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn with a weekend of events on Saturday and Sunday, August 26-27, 2017.

Fought on August 27, 1776 across Brooklyn, including land that is now part of Green-Wood Cemetery, it was the first battle of the American Revolution to be waged after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

In terms of the total number of British and American troops poised and ready to fight, this was the largest battle of the Revolution. [Read more…] about Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration Planned August 26-27

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: American Revolution, AmRev, Battle of Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Green-Wood Cemetery

Battle Of Brooklyn: Rare Revolutionary War Map Being Unveiled

August 20, 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Battle of Brooklyn MapA one-of-a-kind Revolutionary War map used in battle by Lieutenant-General Hugh Percy, a British division commander at the Battle of Brooklyn, will be unveiled at Green-Wood Cemetery on Sunday, August 24, at the Green-Wood Historic Fund’s annual commemoration of the Battle of Brooklyn.  Following its unveiling at Green-Wood Cemetery, General Percy’s Map will travel to the Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) on August 27, where it will be exhibited through February 2015.

The Battle of Brooklyn, waged on August 27, 1776, was fought across Brooklyn and on land that is now part of Green-Wood.  It was the first battle of the American Revolution fought after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. [Read more…] about Battle Of Brooklyn: Rare Revolutionary War Map Being Unveiled

Filed Under: History, New York City Tagged With: American Revolution, Battle of Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Historical Society, Green-Wood Cemetery, Maps, Military History, New York City

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