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| Last updated on November 7, 2007 |
To promote an appreciation of the African American legacy in Brooklyn and beyond, and to foster community empowerment and lifelong learning through research, interpretation and presentation of Weeksville History.
Description:
Weeksville Heritage Center is a premiere cultural institution rooted in the preservation of African American history offering innovative, socially conscious learning experiences in history, art, environment and technology. We are a catalyst for change based on the legacy of the historic Weeksville residents who created a thriving community modeling entrepreneurship, self-sufficiency and creativity.
History:
Weeksville's Historic Hunterfly Road Houses are what remain of the vibrant and self-sufficient African American community settled in the 1830's. The houses are New York City landmarks and are on the National Registry of Historic Places in the U.S. Weeksville Heritage Center currently provides programming that interprets history through art, literacy, technology, and the environment.
Contact person: Ramona Candy, Director of Administration, (718) 623-0600 ext. 301, (email)
Office fax number: (718) 756-5277
Address:
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1698 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11213
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Web Site: http://www.weeksvillesociety.org
Directions:
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If you are taking the A/C to Utica: Walk four short blocks South on Utica Avenue to Bergen Street. Turn left, walk one and a half blocks to historic site (between Rochester and Buffalo Avenues).
If you are taking the 3/4. . . (more)
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: A/C to Utica, 3/4 to Utica,
Walk distance (in minutes): 10- 15
Nearest Bus Stop: B45 to Buffalo, B15 or B65 to Bergen Street, 3 minute walk |
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