Brooklyn History Tours, Virtual and In-Person

Spend your February delving into the history of Brooklyn’s residents and architecture with a variety of tours from the Municipal Art Society. If an invigorating stroll through the city isn’t what you’re looking for, there are also virtual tours where you can soak up fascinating stories about the city from the comfort of your home.

The abolitionist movement in Brooklyn
Wednesday February 4
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Discover stories about Brooklynites who fought to end slavery with this virtual tour from Brownstoner columnist Suzanne Spellen. During the lecture, buildings and locations in the district that still bear witness to this history will be highlighted. Tickets cost $25 and $15 for MAS members and you can purchased online.

Brooklyn Academy of Music Cultural District
Saturday February 7
11am-1pm
Go outside and stroll past the buildings and institutions that make this neighborhood a cultural center. Architectural historian Matt Postal will cover historic buildings, examples of adaptive reuse and new construction. Tickets cost $35 and $25 for MAS members and you can purchased online.

Greenpoint in Brooklyn
Saturday February 14
11am-1pm
Spend Valentine’s Day exploring your love of history and Greenpoint with this personalized tour. MAS guide Zack Rhodes delves into the neighborhood’s social and architectural history, including a look at its industrial past and artistic present. Tickets cost $35 and $25 for MAS members and you can purchased online.

Preservation before the monument law
Thursday February 19
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Join historian James Russiello for a virtual exploration of New York City before the passage of the Landmarks Law in 1965. Russiello will share forgotten stories about the buildings and monuments that define the city. Tickets cost $25 and $15 for MAS members and you can purchased online.

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