Battle of Brooklyn @ Green-Wood-Sun. 8/29/10

UPDATED, afternoon events start at 12:00 NOON.

Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration Ceremonies

In memory of the brave patriots who fought for our country’s independence in this first battle after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Part of Brooklyn Battle Week.

FREE EVENTS:

12:00 PM - Revolutionary War Re-Enactors will relive a portion of the Battle of Brooklyn in Green-Wood’s Meadow and the surrounding area near Green- Wood’s main entrance.

1:30 PM - The Green-Wood Historic Fund and United States Merchant Marine Academy sponsor the Annual Battle of Brooklyn Parade. Meet at the main gate for a parade to Battle Hill led by George M. Cohan’s own, The Regimental Band of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

2:00 PM - Battle of Brooklyn Commemorative Ceremony honoring the Patriots who fought the first battle of our new nation on this sacred ground 234 years ago.

This is a FREE event. Reservations are not necessary.

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Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Location: The Green-Wood Cemetery