The Battle of Brooklyn 1776
Description
90 minutes
Grades 4-7 Indoors
OSH was the site of the culmination of the Battle of Brooklyn on August 27, 1776. When the battle ended, Brooklyn and its environs were occupied by British forces until November 1783.
After an interactive chat about the causes of the revolution and its effect on the local community, students work in small groups to create their own strategy for defending Brooklyn from General Howe and the British army.
Offered At
The Old Stone House
The Old Stone House Building is a reconstruction of the 1699 Vechte-Cortelyou House. Located in Washington Park, on the border of Park Slope and Gowanus in Brooklyn, it marks the place where the original Dutch farmstead stood and the culminating engagement of the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn took place. It also commemorates the birthplace of the Brooklyn Dodgers. It is a Historic House Trust of New York City site, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Our school programs connect Brooklyn’s past and present through child-centered learning in an intimate setting. Students discover the 17th and 18th centuries through real life experiences and hands-on activities at the Old Stone House & Washington Park.
Our education programs encourage student inquiry, accommodate a variety of learning styles and support learning in accordance with these New York State Standards for Social Studies:
New York State & U.S. History
Geography
Civics, Citizenship & Government
Details
Subjects
History, Revolutionary War, 18th Century
Capacity
32 students, Max 6 chap., Min 2 chap.
Duration
90 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
4, 7
Price Options
$225.00 per Group for Private School
$175.00 per Group for Public School