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Full Calendar of Events
Brooklyn Walks and Talks
Explore BHS's building, exhibits and surrounding neighborhoods through this series of tours and talks by curators, artists, historians, and educators.
February
Saturday, February 2
BHS Building Tour
3:00pm
 Come explore our beautiful landmark building. Designed by architect George Post and built in 1881, Brooklyn Historical Society’s building was ahead of its time. Using the latest technology, Post created a magnificent structure with amazing craftsmanship. On this guided tour you’ll learn not only about the building as an architectural gem, but you’ll also find out the “more than meets the eye” history of one of Brooklyn’s premier cultural institutions. This tour is free with museum admission and open to the public. Admission is always free for BHS members. This tour is part of BHS's Brooklyn Walks and Talks program series.
Saturday, February 23
Historic Brooklyn Heights Tour with Big Onion
1:00pm
 Explore New York City’s first Landmark District on this special tour co-sponsored by Big Onion and BHS. Explore the neighborhood’s agricultural roots, its emergence as the country’s first suburb, and its twentieth century decline and dramatic regeneration. Stops could include: The Hotel St. George, Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims, and sites associated with Seth Low, George Washington, Arthur Miller, WEB DuBois, and Gypsy Rose Lee. This tour ends at BHS with a behind-the-scenes tour of the building and free admission to the museum. Adults $18/students, military, seniors $15. BHS members receive $3 off all Big Onion tours. Visit http://bigonion.com/schedule/ for a complete schedule. This tour partnership is offered as part of BHS's Brooklyn Walks and Talks program series.
March
Saturday, March 16
BHS Building Tour
3:00pm
Come explore our beautiful landmark building. Designed by architect George Post and built in 1881, Brooklyn Historical Society’s building was ahead of its time. Using the latest technology, Post created a magnificent structure with amazing craftsmanship. On this guided tour you’ll learn not only about the building as an architectural gem, but you’ll also find out the “more than meets the eye” history of one of Brooklyn’s premier cultural institutions. This tour is free with museum admission and open to the public. Admission is always free for BHS members. This tour is part of BHS's Brooklyn Walks and Talks program series.
Saturday, March 23
Historic Brooklyn Heights Tour with Big Onion
12 pm
Explore New York City’s first Landmark District on this special tour co-sponsored by Big Onion and BHS. Explore the neighborhood’s agricultural roots, its emergence as the country’s first suburb, and its twentieth century decline and dramatic regeneration. Stops could include: The Hotel St. George, Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims, and sites associated with Seth Low, George Washington, Arthur Miller, WEB DuBois, and Gypsy Rose Lee. This tour ends at BHS with a behind-the-scenes tour of the building and free admission to the museum. Adults $18/students, military, seniors $15. BHS members receive $3 off all Big Onion tours. Visit http://bigonion.com/schedule/ for a complete schedule. This tour partnership is offered as part of BHS's Brooklyn Walks and Talks program series.
April
Saturday, April 13
Historic Brooklyn Heights Tour with Big Onion
1:00pm
Explore New York City’s first Landmark District on this special tour co-sponsored by Big Onion and BHS. Explore the neighborhood’s agricultural roots, its emergence as the country’s first suburb, and its twentieth century decline and dramatic regeneration. Stops could include: The Hotel St. George, Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims, and sites associated with Seth Low, George Washington, Arthur Miller, WEB DuBois, and Gypsy Rose Lee. This tour ends at BHS with a behind-the-scenes tour of the building and free admission to the museum. Adults $18/students, military, seniors $15. BHS members receive $3 off all Big Onion tours. Visit http://bigonion.com/schedule/ for a complete schedule. This tour partnership is offered as part of BHS's Brooklyn Walks and Talks program series.
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