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“Spanish Influenza” in Brooklyn and What We Can Learn from Our History
In the midst of a real-time historical event, the past provides valuable lessons.
Posted on May 15, 2020
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Backgrounds of Brooklyn: Historical Flair for Your Video Calls!
Add a bit of history to your next video conference with virtual backgrounds from the BHS collection.
Posted on May 7, 2020
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"Indian Villages": The Story Behind a Map
The surprising story behind one of our most popular maps, “Indian villages, paths, ponds and places in Kings County."
Posted on April 30, 2020
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HIV in Our Communities
This is the fourth in our series of blogposts that look at specific sections of the exhibition "Taking Care of Brooklyn."
Posted on April 21, 2020
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Poison for Profit
This is the third in our series of blogposts that look at specific sections of the exhibition "Taking Care of Brooklyn."
Posted on April 9, 2020
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Contraception, Control & Care
This is the second in our series of blogposts that look at specific sections of the exhibition "Taking Care of Brooklyn."
Posted on April 2, 2020
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The Recap: Toxic City
The Recap looks back at public programs at BHS. In this edition, we reflect on the discussion of lead poisoning in NYC.
Posted on March 24, 2020
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Caretakers as Changemakers
This is the first in our series of blogposts that look at specific sections of the exhibition "Taking Care of Brooklyn."
Posted on March 23, 2020
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New recordings from the Packer Collegiate Institute now online!
Brooklyn Historical Society is pleased to announce the availability of 175 newly digitized audio recordings, films, and videos!
Posted on February 25, 2020
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The Recap: Gentrification 2.0
The Recap looks back at public programs at BHS. In this inaugural post, we reflect on the discussion of Gentrification 2.0.
Posted on February 6, 2020
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Brooklyn Historical Society's Statement in Support of our Colleagues at the Museum of Chinese in America
A statement from Brooklyn Historical Society President and CEO Deborah Schwartz
Posted on January 28, 2020
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Caring for Brooklyn’s Digital History
Learn more about how we care for the floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs in our collection!
Posted on November 8, 2019