It was strange, it was messy, and it was the first battle of the American Revolution following the Declaration of Independence. Most people also call it the Battle of Long Island. To a group of re-enactors and enthusiasts, as well as other proud Brooklynites, however, it's called the Battle of Brooklyn, thank you very much, and on Sunday, the yearly re-enactors' event that celebrates its place in history came around once again in Green-Wood Cemetery. It was a beautiful (if hot) day, and, if nothing else, this is way more interesting than the ol' back-and-forth between Hasids and hipsters. Check out those uniforms! more ›

Every year the Battle of Brooklyn is recreated at Green-Wood Cemetery, and this year that's happening this Sunday! (If you spot any re-enactors, send us your photos!) Here's our recap of what exactly went down back in 1776; it was the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War. more ›

When you think of archaeological excavations you may not think of Crown Heights, but there's going to be one on the neighborhood's Clove Road! Local activists rallied for the dig and hope they'll be able to unearth Revolutionary War artifacts at the site, even though there was some uncertainty if it really was an outpost from the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn. more ›

It may be The Battle of Long Island to England and the rest of America—including Queens—but from Bath Beach, where the Brits landed 20,000 troops, to East New York, where they executed the nifty turn that outflanked the rebels, it's known as the Battle of Brooklyn—if it's known at all. This weekend "Brookland" (as it was known) offers a series of events that promise to show how "the Kinges Countie" became anything but—including a reenactment of the battle itself, redcoats and all, in Green-Wood Cemetery. more ›

The Battle of Brooklyn (also known as the Battle of Long Island) was the "largest of the American Revolution" and was fought after the Declaration of Independence on August 27, 1776. For the 232th anniversary, the battle was re-created at Green-Wood Cemetery (the Minerva Statue is on Battle HIll). WNBC reported, "Re-enactors in period costume demonstrated the use of Revolutionary War muskets and other weapons in Green-Wood's Meadow and the surrounding area near the main entrance." more ›