An exhibition at the old stone house in brooklyn celebrates the clash, also known as the battle of long island, which spared general washington from capture. The old stone house, also known as the vechtecourtelyou house, is a replica of a dutch stone farmhouse that had a rich history. The rise, fall and rebirth of americas first suburb definitive history. Old stone house new york city, usa attractions lonely. In august 1776, during the american revolution, the battle of brooklyn was taking in what is now park slope. Proteus gowanus, old stone house join for battle of brooklyn exhibits may 12, 20 by carl blumenthal for brooklyn daily eagle brooklyn is. That state figures prominently in brooklyn history it was the 400 troops of the maryland battalion that kept the british at bay long enough to allow gen. The house, an important part of the 1776 battle of brooklyn, is located in jj byrne park in the park slope neighborhood of brooklyn, new york. Brooklyn irish american parade committee and the michael a. This annual book fair returns for its eighth year to the old stone house in park slopes washington park.
As a revolutionary war buff, i had looked forward to a visit, as the old stone house was a waypoint in the battle of brooklyn. There is a new exhibit called witness to war at the old stone house in brooklyn where these events transpired. American revolution old stone house brooklyn revwartalk. Among the highlights is a permanent exhibit about the battle of brooklyn, which took place in august of 1776. Stone house in brooklyn, new york, new york library of. The old stone house had a small but beautiful outdoor oven and invited us to use it, and that was the beginning of our monthly open community baking day.
The museuma reconstruction of a 1699 dutch farmhouseoften hosts musical and literary events. Old stone house brooklyn 2020 all you need to know. Many are on display, bits and pieces of history saved for posterity, just like the old stone house itself. Commemoration of the maryland 400 at third avenue and eighth street, 11 a. Lots of history and potential here, if the owner is willing to dig in and do good for this timeforgotten property. Southwest is the old stone house, built, 1824, by richard tyree on the james river and kanawha turnpike.
Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Henry stiles states in his book, a history of the city of brooklyn, that the house near the first meadow is the present old stone house, known as the dehart or bergen house, located on gowanus cove, west of 3 rd avenue near 37 th and 38 th streets. Site of the battle of brooklyn on august 27, 1776, and home of the team that became the brooklyn. Starting november 1, 2017, rock creek park will temporarily close the old stone house for approximately 1 year for fire suppressionrehab work. Visit the museum at the old stone house, a reconstructed 1699 dutch farmhouse that was central to the battle of brooklyn. Still stoned in bedfordstuyvesant forgotten new york. Byrne playground, at washington park, on third street between fourth and fifth avenues.
Part community focal point, part museum, this quaint stone house was reconstructed by the infamous urban planner robert moses. Located in the center of park slope, the house has exhibits on the battle of brooklyn, the american revolution and colonial life. Celebrated by such notables as mcneil lehrer regular and noted historian, doris kearns goodwin, borough president howard golden, and others, the value of the stone house is only beginning to be realized, along with brooklyn s other contributions to american history. New york historical society, old stone house, public history, valerie paley.
Although it is preserved for its architecture today, it was originally preserved through a case of mistaken identity and a desire to remember george washington. Stone house in brooklyn, new york, new york contributor names highsmith, carol m. National register of historic places listings in brooklyn. Where george washington lost a battle in brooklyn, a. Culture the small, unassuming old stone house brims with brooklyn history.
Coordinated by the old stone house historic interpretive center the weeklong event features memorial services, walks and talks and a workshop. It was visited by jackson, clay, webster, benton, and other notables. This replica of a dutch stone farmhouse has a permanent exhibit that delves into the battle of brooklyn and the british occupation of new york city during the. Valet garage, minutes away, is one of the cheapest parking options you will find near the old stone house. Old stone houses a pinch of inspiration and interesting. Nyc parks staff continues to be on site to monitor the space. Gowanus creek once ran nearby, but today the southeastern branch of the gowanus canal ends 1,300 feet 400 m west of the house. List of the national register of historic places listings in kings county, new york. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Constance fenimore woolson 18401894 was an american novelist. The old stone house is the oldest structure on its original foundation in washington, d. We will not be issuing permits for the space for the timebeing as all events have been cancelled. Where can i find cheap parking near the old stone house.
Explore the old stone house, a 250 year old architectural marvel in rowan county. In 2014 we started the brick oven brooklyn meetup group to help coordinate and plan the oven days, and its been taking off ever since. A faithful replica of a 1699 dutch farmhouse, it houses a permanent exhibit explaining the battle of long island brooklyn s moniker in 1776, including period clothes and weapons, with rotating exhibitions in the creaky upstairs local interest. Today, reconstructed from original stones near the original site, the old stone house serves as an interpretive and educational center dedicated to brooklyn history, as well as a cultural resource for the community. The rise, fall and rebirth of americas first suburb definitive history furman, robert, merlis, brian on. History of the simon dehart home, brooklyn, new york. Old stone house of brooklyn has 436 photos and videos on their instagram profile.
Although it is preserved for its architecture today, it was originally preserved through a case of mistaken identity and a desire to remember. The old stone house s winter hours are 12noon 3pm saturdays. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists. Since 2001, he has also worked as executive director of old stone house, president and founder of brooklyn heritage, inc. The main portion is of stone but the wing is of wood and is probably a more recent erection, and. Its a challenge to find an nyc neighborhood with more double strollers on the sidewalks. A larger than life book leads children through familiar daily events using favorite nursery rhymes and songs to tell the story, as well as surprising treasures, puppets, and discoveries.
Kidfriendly and communal, the old stone house breaks the historic house mold. Used and rare book dealers from around brooklyn will be on hand selling oneofakind books, ephemera, and other items ideal as gifts for the holidays. The old stone house parking onsite rates, garage deals. There is no evidence that poe ever entered the house and any association it might have had with poe was less important to.
We also host original exhibits connected to brooklyn. The book about the regiment is titled washingtons immortals. Our state, the television program, is produced in partnership between unctv and our state magazine, with. The exhibits took me a total of 12 minutes to appreciate. Surrounded by lush garden space, the old stone house is a frequent fieldtrip destination for brooklyn schoolchildren, and the second floor is often used for local musical and literary events.
In 1889 and 1890, the world series was played at washington park, establishing the tradition of brooklyn baseball. The stone house site of revolutionary war brooklyn. The kids family tree book by leavitt sterling, 2005 a great overview, filled with tips and ideas. An 1843 book already refers to the century old house as the old stone house and calls it the oldest house in richmond.
The original house was built by claes arentson vechte, a dutch immigrant, beside gowanus creek in 1699. Its twofoot thick wall of fieldstone and brick and its heavily shuttered windows protected the family. Open to the public yearround, osh features a historic interpretive center with a permanent exhibit about the battle of brooklyn. But the location perfection goes even deeper for osh. The locations of national register properties and districts at least for all showing latitude and longitude coordinates below may be seen in a map by. The old stone house museum in park slope is dedicated to the history of the revolutionary wars bloody battle of brooklyn. Having grown up with family in old brooklyn, i thoroughly enjoyed this book.
The closest free parking is located at 279311 4th st, brooklyn, ny 11215, usa 1 min walking. The old stone house is a house located in the park slope neighborhood of brooklyn, new york city. This is intended to be a complete list of properties and districts listed on the national register of historic places in brooklyn kings county, new york. Here matthew fontaine maury wrote his book on navigation. Its location, park slope, brooklyn, has been kidfabulous for decades.
The house is not actually from the time period nor is it in the original location. George washington to escape with most of his forces during the battle of brooklyn at the old stone house in. Located in a reconstructed 1699 dutch farmhouse that was central to the battle of brooklyn, the old stone house is a museum and community resource that explores the american revolution, colonial life and brooklyn. The old stone house and the park are currently closed for visitation. Sam lewis, oshs director of gardens will continue to prepare the gardens for the upcoming season. The old stone house is a 1933 reconstructionwith some original materialsof the vechtecortelyou house, which was destroyed in 1897. Where can i park for free near the old stone house. The property comes with 24 acres of land, a bank barn, a stone springhouse and a small stream. If youre curious about what went down during the american revolutions battle of brooklyn, you should pay a visit to the old stone house. In those woods and by the creek, cochran has uncovered hundreds of 18thcentury artifacts, including clay marbles, pottery pieces, and a brass shoe buckle.
Old stone hse hist interpretive ctr, new york roadtrippers. Built in 1766 in the british colony of maryland, the house was already 59 years old when the british invaded washington, d. The selection of material worked well to create an interesting study on the infrastructure and culture of the community. Click on a link below to learn about the history of the old stone house. In addition, he is an active member of the society of old. It was a wonderful look back on a vanished lifestyle. Because of this i felt the book was very true to life as it was in the good old days. The old stone house at gowanus nypl digital collections. Treat the literatureinclined on your giftgiving list with a vintage find from the eighth annual book fair at old stone house in park slope. Snag some great reads at the annual old stone house.
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