Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn
Categories
Location on the map
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible lift
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Restaurant
No
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Phone: +1 718-756-5250
Site: http://www.weeksvillesociety.org/
Site: http://www.weeksvillesociety.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:9:30AM–5:30PM
- Wednesday:9:30AM–5:30PM
- Thursday:9:30AM–5:30PM
- Friday:9:30AM–5PM
- Saturday:11AM–5PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (187)
Little known History Told and explored in a Big way!
The taste of the past, honestly didnt know about this place until I went there. Amazing piece of history.
This place is a must see for all New Yorkers, and all visitors to NYC. The architecture is intriguing and the grounds are peaceful and seem to attract birds, which adds an extra magical quality. The historic houses are lovingly cared for, and it was very moving to walk through the homes of residents of the African American community of Weeksville, Brooklyn. I highly recommend visiting.
It is a nice spot. Never heard of it but attended a film screening there. I see they hold other events which I hope to check out at some point. I like that they offer weekend fitness events. That caught my eye. I have to attend more to really be able to judge it. My main issue with it is the location. It is not near the subway. Well, its a good walk away from the subway. There is a bus right out front but it doesnt run that often and late at night even less.
This is one of my favorite institutions in Brooklyn. They offer an array of programming that highlight the importance of supporting Black artists and activists. Ive attended countless events here and Im saddened by the current reality they are facing. This venue is monumental in the preservation of the Black narrative and it would be a great disservice to our community to see it disappear.
This is an awesome experience. There were many things I learned about the original Weeksville that I would have never imagined. A town that existed in Brooklyn, a sanctuary for people of African decent. So much hidden history in Brooklyn to be emotionally swept away with. Now, a community center full of historic resources and cultural exchange.
Awesome experience! I was taught some useful tips and techniques on fine dinning and maintaining a professional attitude. I cant wait to use them in the future, and will look forward meeting with them someday in the future. I would recommend going here for anyone whos interested :)
A wonderful cultural heritage site for all ages. Features an art gallery, indoor and outdoor seating, a terrace, and an abundance of foliage. Guided tours are also available. Call ahead for details.
Is important to have cultural center for the community. Space and artifacts are under utilized. Visited Weeksville due to a seminar series which was very good. Need more of such well curated activities.
This down-home culture/history center is worth a visit by anyone interested in the history of New York City, especially its African American residents. It preserves a palpable sense of what living in the Citys outer boroughs was like for its black residents from the mid-1860s into the 20th Century.
Professional service, 100% customer serviceGreat experience
Black History, community history right at your doorstep! A small visual view of a working, respective and thriving town not in any history books. Great for families, groups, organizations and events. They also have rental spaces for meetings and small to medium events
Had a great time at weekville for black history month on feb 9th . The dance classes were great, the medicinal plant classes provided healing , The intentional bead making classes were interesting. The interior design allows for a lot of natural light. The staff was very welcoming.
It was a wonderful place we were outside at a performance by Katie Madison and her cast ❤ wonderful.
This is a great place to visit to learn more about the first free Black community. Filled with history and you will be glad that you visited. They also have many events that they host as well. Highly recommended.
This place is a landmark in the Black Community of Brooklyn, and NYC at large. Never am I disappointed when visiting and spending time here. The events are forward thinking and poignant. You will become a better human being just by experiencing this magnificent place and space.
Its the greatest musuem in the world. I think if youre looking to learn about African Amerkcan history in New York City and Brooklyn, this will be a place to start. Im a tour educator here. I always get excited when people here about this place for the first time. Im glad to give some history and awareness about Weeksville.
Amazing little museum, that details the life of Black Americans and how they lived, including many of the items they used in their everyday life. Great learning experience for anyone of any age.
I was kindly greeted upon entering and guided to my reason for attending. The programming was timely, clean and very engaging. Highly recommend this historic experience in the community.
I like that they honor the community, they facilitate great events also. The decor is very picturesque and you only need minimal decorations because the grounds are beautiful.
Though it was interesting to hear and learn about the history behind the museum and the tour guide was knowledgeable I wasn’t thrilled about its location !! and the fact they had too many kids running around wild.
I really enjoyed my trip. Our guide gave alot of knowledgable information on the history of weeksville and how the community flourished during the war.
Visit Weeksville! One of the first free Black communities in the U. S. prior to the end of the Civil War. The staff are friendly and helpful. The site is beautiful. A national historic site and a NYC Landmark.
The heart of the Center is the Hunterfly Road houses, 3 historic homes restored to show what life was like in various eras in the Brooklyn community of Weeksville. Established by free blacks in New York as a way to win suffrage rights available only to African American men who owned property (at a time when all white men had the right to vote) it became a place of refuge and self sufficiency for decades. As the grid that shaped modern Brooklyn was developed the independent community disappeared and was all but forgotten until local activists rediscovered it in the 60s. Tours of the restored houses tell this fascinating story, and the beautifully designed Center is the site of public events.
I went to see the After Afropolitan exhibit presented by CCCADI with afriPOP! Nice venue with awesome pieces with mixed media. Street parking wasnt that difficult. All the pieces were all in one room. Was little warm inside the venue.
Going to take my granddaughter in the next ten days! She on 19 months but I want to begin to expose her to the richness of our culture! We will visit many times.
If you want to learn something new about Brooklyn NY go check this exhibit/tour out. Its a preserved section of what was known as Weeksville Brooklyn. Very interesting!
Great tour of unique Black American historical site. Friendly staff. Comfortable accommodations. Excellent cultural programming.
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This is pure history at its front door..I went here once many yrs ago..I live less than a mile from here..I passed by this place 5 to 6 times a week. If you love history and black history its a must visit when in ny.
Weeksville Heritage Center in Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York is in a Historical Place on Bergen Street and Buffalo Ave. Transportation B15, B45, B65 all stop on Buffalo and St. MarksWeeksville Heritage Center is a Family oriented place to learn of the past and how people of color lived and strived in our own established environment
This is an amazing place Ive only been here twice and both experiences great I learned so much I didnt even know there were free slave homes on that block so Im grateful for the experience
This is a very transforming and meditative place !I love it ! The docents here were very kind and helpful! I look forward to returning here post-covid for the full tour !
Our tour guide was great and very informative, he allowed the students to ask questions and he also asked a lot of questions himself to see how much they knew
Beautifully designed. Great meeting rooms. The mainhallway has a glass ceiling the provides excellent lighting.
We held a work event there and it was great. I will be back when it is open for an exhibit. Next to transportation and easy to find.
I was able to visit the site before its completion what an experience, I saw things that you will never learn in school, never thought I would see anything like that it was extremely educational it made me proud to be a black man to know that weve come so far it let me know the strength of our people what we had to go through and what we survived and what we are today. A PROUD PEOPLE!
The museum was under construction at the time of my visit, so many areas were closed and many displays were missing. What was there was pretty awesome and the staff was very helpful though!
A positive addition to the neigborhood. The staff at the museum should create a P.R. department or incorporate a community awareness team, that goes out in to the community and inform people of schedule events that will be taking place in the museum.
Did yall remove the 6-star option? Oh well, FIVE MEASLY stars it is. My ancestors speak to me at Weeksville Heritage and that Grand Slam drink they served had me speaking in tongues! Weeksville is like that part in THE FIVE HEARTBEATS when Eddie Kane hits that hiiiiiigh note at the talent show and sista in the front row faints. Weeksville will make a brotha whos money is funny PUT FIVE ON IT when the donations bowl goes around. Weeksville IS spiritual!!! And they only passed the collection plate around ONCE. Thats my kinda church turned Heritage Center. Support Weeksville--Its like giving your soul a HIGH FIVE.
What a horrible experience! So unfair to our students! The Weeksville staff is ruining such incredible achievements, history, and memories. A real SHAME!
You need to update the website. If the place is closed. It should say closed. And when a customer shows up when given incorrect information.You should be more accommodating and kind in your reception.Respectfully.
Beautiful place to visit, reminds us all when we were growing up and our parents, the good old days.
Get a tour of the Hunterfly Road houses, they are a must see to get a small glimse of life as a free African American person in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Lots of good informational programing here as well.
Absolutely amazing! We had a great tour guide who shared interesting facts to our family!
Beautiful and majestic black historical cultural center in the middle of Brooklyn. Everyone should visit to learn of the rich history of historical Weeksville.
This is an amazing place for families to visit. Weeksville provides an excellent experience for exploration of Black history in Brooklyn.
One of NYC historical sites for everyone to see and experience the history . Enjoy copyrighted bird view photos. No usage unless authorized by google.
Not very big, but great to see the history preserves here. Cool architecture for the main building.
Had a great time at the Earth Day celebration. I got some great ideas and learn so much from the Vegan kitchen demonstration
A truly beautiful event venue located adjacent to a historical space of significance to the African American community.
This place is a national treasure that distills and displays a slice of history for all to enjoy. The staff is also amazing.
Beautiful place. Air conditioning was Absolutely Wonderful. I must go back for a second visit!!
Black VegFest was held at weeksville heritage center for the first time. Weeksville is a great historical institution.
Beautiful space.
Great place to visit to learn about how African American used to live during 19th century. Great learning experience
Such a beautiful structure with rich heritage and Im thankful to be able to co-host Zumba events with ZCrew here!
Great historical center. If you ride a bike there lock it up tight though. Someone stole it from right on the front of it
Very poorly organized. Management and rental staff were rude. Guide was friendly but had only cursory historical knowledge.
So much to see, learn, enjoy and experience. Multiple trips required, to experience everything offered. I Love It.
So beautiful. With or without decorations. Check out their exhibits and host all your events here
It’s a great place to take your children so you can how successful black people were and they strive for so much
The tour guide, Alfonse was very knowledgeable and personable. I learned quite a bit.
I didnt even know this place was here! A hidden gem with lots of history, a multi-purpose room and a beautiful garden.
Great place that screams community.
Special historical place in the middle of Brooklyn. Went for a field trip and the fourth graders loved it.
Such an amazing place with so much history and the curators and everyone working there is so nice
Brooklyns best kept secret! A trove of history. I am definitely going to explore more.
An African American former settlement in the heart of Brooklyn. There are a couple of houses that show how African Americans lived in the nineteenth century.
Unexpected cultural marker in a somewhat quiet and run down section of Crown Heights. Near transit, but a bit of a walk.
Vegfest was nice but make sure to go on a sat. For outside food fest. On sunday its inside.
Nice space and a great community attraction. Excellent cultural offerings.
A hidden gem! Great informative tour of three different time period homes. Thanks Mercedes!
Very informational and beautiful music programs as well as cultural exhibits
Beautiful, modern event space. Very clean. Professional staff.
Dead prez will be at weeksville for Black VegFest!! Aug 10th. Go to Blackvegfest.org for more info.
Stunning, educational, inspiring!
The community need to use the place more. Its an outstanding venue.
It also has a modern studio and a couple of workshop rooms with projectors.
Such an amazing experienc for healing and wellness and most importantly COMMUNITY!
Went for poetry slam, didnt really get to explore everything. Would like to go back and explore for sure.
Very informative, didnt have enough time to visit the house..
I was disappointed there the inside was still not open.
One of the best of New York to understand the classification of heritage and its impact in the society and its people.
Had a great time at Black Music Month trivia event
Beautifully kept lawn and row homesInstagram @oohsonyc
It was a beautiful garden escape from the hustle and bustle of NYC life.
Love this place!
I learned a great deal about these historic houses and the neighborhood.
Great cultural museum right in a local neighborhood.
Historically a very great place to visit and support.
More public schools should visit this important neighborhood in Brooklyn
Historic landmark dating all the way back to slavery, (educational)
I visited the center as a child lived in the area for 10 years was a lasting experience
Hidden gem in the city. Must to understand AA history in our country
Great historic place for all to learn about!
Learning about the lesser known history of Brooklyn is always exciting!
A must visit in Brooklyn, great to learn about the history of Weeksville.
I cry every time. I am so happy I discovered this gem of a place.
An Important Historical place. Worth a visit.
One of the most important historical sights in NY.
Beautiful place for our people to shine.
Such a beautiful space and historical and community space
This museum is very educational lots of African artifacts.
Beautiful place. great venue
Its beautiful its spiritual its humbling.
Loved learning our history with my daughter.
Iconic Black History and Fine Art Center
Deeply moving experience reading about the African American experience
Great museum a must see.
Beautiful property with excellent community programming.
Lovely place with such a rich history
A Brooklyn historical gem. Must visit!
I Dont Know Why I Gave This 5 Stars
Historic, Epic and Awsome a must see.
Looks nice has some history
Loved it so much to learn!
Time falls away when you explore the homes here.
A historical beauty with very updated venues.
Very freindly people works their
Did a nice wedding there
Always intimate, cozy and interesting.
Professional services here and good business people
Great staff. Very helpful
A culturally and spiritually rich experience!
Its a good place to be
The history here is incredible!
Loving all the historical items
Amazing community resource!
Beautiful . Its Historical.
This is an amazing place to visit!!!!
Beautiful...lot of knowledge
Its cool
Real nice grounds
Wonderful place for history.
Great learning experience
Should be part of NYC DOE curriculum!!!!
Every moment was beautiful
Beautiful, welcoming, amazing!!!!!
Nice history cool
Lovely.
Awesome.
Nice place to visit
Is ok
Serene cultural space
They need volunteers
Amazing place!
Ok.
Amazing!
Amazing place!
Awesome show
Beautiful space!
Black Vegan Fest
Love it
Awsome
A gift
African American historical place
Great Place!
A small piece of history in brooklyn
Waiting for a chance to visit.
Love this place..
Superb
Historical site
Grand
Grew up there..
Traffic and parking
It was the bomb
Dope
Place is ok
I like this place
What an experience
Beautiful!!!!
AMAZING!!!!
Interesting
Historically very interesting place, good guide once a day at 3pm, worth it!
Because I design the things that people do behind
Excellent
Total reviews rating 4.6
187 Reviews for Weeksville Heritage Center 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-21Wonderful & Reverent experience. Weeksville is a sacred space that ALL should know and learn about. It is perfect for Brooklyn to begin its Juneteenth Commemoration & Celebration.I do wish there was more property/land remaining.
Review №2
2018-06-02An amazing experience and history centered tour! We will continue researching Weeksville, just sad that we could not photograph or video our tour. However, the memories will forever inspire us!
Review №3
2020-02-18Its a great place to learn about the past and how black people were living, its kind of a small place. But other than that, you could explore houses people lived in and surprisingly its all saved. Also, the yard is very neat and clean. And there is a nice bridge to the houses which I think looks cute.
Review №4
2022-06-29Weeksville Heritage Center is a must see. It is great educational experience.
Review №5
2018-06-13A Fun filled family Day at Weeksville. Kids enjoyed Minecraft, and B Scene Film screening along with Live DJ like, face painting, and more.
Review №6
2019-02-15The new modern facility is nicely designed with various cultural events and amazing history of Brooklyns Weeksville African community.
Review №7
2019-10-06Volunteered as a vendor at the Black VegFest 2019- love it here. I learned so much from my experience and made new friends. Come next year to the BLACK VEG FEST and see it for yourself.
Review №8
2018-07-18The Weeksville Heritage Center provides an enriching and enlightening experience around the historically free black neighborhood of Weeksville. Its a beautiful sun-lit venue with an outdoor lawn and patio that hosts various events and programming to educate and advance the community such as galleries, discussions and tours.I attended specifically for its Juneteenth Celebration and its Homecoming Weekend. It was great to see and hear from local artists in the community who were making an impact, as well as be introduced to a massive collection of African artifacts.
Review №9
2019-01-30Amazing place with so much history. Unfortunately didnt get to tour the houses but they had great art in the lobby
Review №10
2019-08-10Beautiful, airy space accessible by multiple public transport lines.