Weeksville, Brooklyn – Black History Month 2021 #BlackHistoryMonth

Weeksville was a free Black settlement founded in 1838, 11 years after slavery was abolished in New York State.

PBS took a look at Weeksville in their Uncovering NYC series.

A closer look at the history and legacy of Weeksville, Brooklyn.

To learn more about the history of Weeksville, visit the Weeksville Heritage Center.

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