"This annual event offers a unique chance for visitors to immerse themselves in the narratives and experiences of those who lived through the American Revolution," Rachel Walman, Green-Wood's director of education, said in a statement.
"By examining the varied viewpoints of colonists, the British, the Dutch, Indigenous people, and enslaved people from that period, we aim to provide a richer comprehension of our collective history and its lasting influence."
The Battle of Brooklyn is recognized as the first major confrontation after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Much of the clash took place on land now part of Green-Wood Cemetery.
Event organizers consider the observance a family day that teaches Brooklynites about the history and culture that surrounds them.
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