Battle of Brooklyn – America’s 1st battle for Independence from England
Posted by Jim on August 28, 2015
Saturday August 29th, Noon
ANNUAL MARYLAND 400 COMMEMORATION
OLD STONE HOUSE AT 3RD STREET BTW 4TH AVE AND 5TH AVE
Maryland 400 Roll Call of Honor Ceremony – Followed by wreath laying at burial site at the Old Stone House led by lone bagpiper. Wreath laying followed by reception.
Sunday August 30th, Noon ANNUAL GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY COMMEMORATIONS
In conjunction with the closing Ceremonies of the 239th Anniversary of “The Battle of Brooklyn” Week, highlighting the Intertwined Histories of Ireland and America and the vast contributions and significant and historic role of the Irish in the first battle of the American Revolution fought in Brooklyn.
Meet at the Archway past the Cemetery Gate on 5th Ave and 25th Street. Memorial march led by Lone Bagpiper to the Memorials and gravesites for the Wreath Laying Ceremonies. Several historic sites visited, followed by the Battle of Brooklyn Ceremony on Battle Hill at 2:00 PM.