Weeksville Brooklyn NY

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The Weeksville Heritage Center is a historic site on Buffalo Avenue between St. Marks Avenue and Bergen Street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York City.

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Sep 4, 2023
This is a hidden historical gem in NYC. I was blown away that this exists in the middle of urban Brooklyn. The guide was great and we learned a lot about the lives of free Black people living in NY… Full review by JLS999
Aug 23, 2023
Did you know that a restoration of an early 19th century community of free Black people exists in Brooklyn? It is known as Weeksville and it's open to the public. I encourage you to go to the Weeksvi… Full review by MotherGuzzi
Jun 16, 2023
Went on a great guided tour of the remaining buildings of Weeksville, a 19th-century African-American community. Enjoyable for long-time New Yorkers as well as global tourists. Great to see in perso… Full review by AutobusFan

Facts

Opened:1830

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Street parking only.
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