Fort Defiance Sidwalk Galleries

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Fort Defiance Sidwalk Galleries

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Free
Explore archaeological findings and significant source materials, including correspondence from George Washington, Henry Knox & Nathaniel Greene about Fort Defiance, Red Hook Lane and the defense of the New York Harbor, in the campaign of 1776.

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Founded in 1838, this National Historic Landmark was once the nation's second-greatest tourist attraction after Niagara Falls, drawing crowds for family outings and sculpture viewing. It's home to 580,000 permanent residents, including Leonard Bernstein and Jean-Michel Basquiat.story

500 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232

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