BHS to Exhibit Historic Prints of Heights

By on February 18, 2010 12:08 pm in Arts and Entertainment, Events, History

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This event is STILL ON for tonight!

From Saturday, February 27 through Sunday, March 14, the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street (corner of Clinton) will exhibit historic prints depicting Brooklyn Heights and nearby areas. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the Brooklyn Heights Association, as part of BHA’s centennial celebration, and is curated by the Old Print Shop, of Manhattan. The exhibit can be previewed on-line at the Old Print Shop’s website. Prints will be on sale at BHS; all proceeds will go to BHS and BHA.

There will be an opening reception and gallery talk on Friday, February 26 at BHS, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $15 ($10 for BHS and for BHA members). RSVP by calling 718-222-4111 or e-mail vservice@brooklynhistory.org

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  • Iago

    Isn’t that print beautiful? Our history is America’s history. From the Revolutionary War to the Industrial Revolution, Brooklyn New York has been a major player. It is a blessing that a good portion of that history has been preserved in our streets and architecture. We should never underestimate that patrimony, or take it for granted. My ancestors were never part of the Protestant elite -far from it! But we share the history nevertheless. And it is as dear to me as to anyone.

  • nabeguy

    Iago, what an eloquent sentiment. Thank you for the reminder of our neighborhoods place in the history of the development of this great country. Although I still think Washington made a mistake by sneaking out of the Heights…he probably could never afford the rents now.
    I, for one, am eagerly looking forward to this exhibition. The Old Print Shop has an amazing collection.

  • Homer Fink

    The BHA reports that this event is STILL ON for this evening.