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Old Stone House

Park Slope· Brooklyn45 minuteshistory

The Old Stone House is a reconstruction of a 1699 Dutch farmhouse that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Brooklyn during the American Revolution in 1776, where Maryland soldiers made a heroic stand that allowed George Washington's army to escape. Today it serves as an interpretive historic site and community space in J.J. Byrne Memorial Park.

Est. 1699

Permanent Collection

The museum presents permanent and rotating exhibitions on the Battle of Brooklyn, Dutch colonial history, and the evolution of the surrounding neighborhood from farmland to urban park. Interpretive displays use maps, artifacts, and multimedia to bring the Revolutionary War story to life.

Collection Highlights

Battle of Brooklyn (1776) exhibitionDutch Colonial farmhouse reconstructionMaryland 400 soldiers commemorative displayBrooklyn neighborhood history from Dutch settlement to present
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Hours & Admission

Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayToday12pm – 5pm
Friday12pm – 5pm
Saturday12pm – 5pm
Sunday12pm – 5pm

Open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 5pm.

Admission

Free Admission

Admission is always free.

Access & Getting There

Accessibility

  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Getting There

F/G to 4th Ave–9th St; R to Union St

Plan Your Visit

336 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Get DirectionsMuseum Website

Call: +1-718-768-3195

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