Lefferts Historic House
Lefferts Historic House is an 18th-century farmhouse and New York City Landmark that features a working garden, historic artifacts, period rooms and exhibits. The museum focuses on the lives of the people that lived and worked on the land including the Lenape, Dutch settlers and enslaved Africans.
452 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn , NY 11225 United States
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The Lefferts family gave this house to the city in 1917, when they realized that similar family farms in Brooklyn were rapidly disappearing.
Did you know? In 1687, Leffert Pietersen, one of the earliest European settlers in Brooklyn, built the original homestead on 58 acres that is now Prospect Lefferts Gardens .
le jeu des graces is played by two players launching a hoop back and forth using two sticks and catching it. first to catch ten hoops wins.
A great place to bring the kids year-round. Built by a Dutch family in the 18th century farming village of Flatbush, Lefferts Historic House interprets the history of Brooklyn’s environment from pre-C Read more
try walking on stilts. it’s tricky on the wood chips
Historic place. Has lots of historic objects that kids can play with.
$3 donation is very worth it.
All you weisenheimers get off my lawn.
Family fun
Bring little ones to dig for wiggly worms.
Download a PDF map of the Lefferts area at the Park http://bit.ly/9RPO00
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This is an amazing park. My favorite in Brooklyn. It's great for locals or tourists looking for a rest. It's what my tax dollars pay for and I big reason I live in the neighborhood. - Lauren Dellaquila
No need to come early to shows. Always seats and great food and drink selections. - Michael Anthony
Good for picnics, laying down, and frisbee. Flying a kite is also pretty neat with all the hills - Doraly Pantaleon
Great informative small museum. Well worth it. Support the renovations and expansions with the suggested donation. - James C
Be sure to visit the 4th floor cafe. The views alone are worth it. I'd imagine this is a phenomenal event space. - Bianca Prieto
I've been here a couple of years ago and it was impressive. Very interesting for those who love history. - Eva
Nice small zoo, clean and very green at one point i forgot that i was in NY. Great for families and kids - Luis Lopez
Beautiful, interesting, and expansive. So many things to do and see. A million unique areas. - Kitty Mullee
Really lovely during the spring, great for an afternoon outdoors. - Natalie V
Category Arts and Entertainment » Museum » History Museum
Place United States » New York » Brooklyn