You think Brooklyn Heights is all quiet streets and stroller traffic? Think again. Long before the brownstones and Promenade views, this neighborhood was shaped by five powerful families: the Remsens, Livingstons, Pierreponts, Hicks, and Middaghs, who owned the land and set the terms.
On this walk, we’ll explore their stories with a playful nod to classic New York “mafia” lore, stepping through old Brooklyn “territory” where influence mattered and land was everything. No actual crime… as far as we know.
Along the way, we’ll see how these families transformed farmland into one of America’s first commuter suburbs, leaving a legacy still visible today. History with a wink, and a fresh way to see a familiar neighborhood.
Accessibility
The route is roughly 1 mile with no stairs or steep hills.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Sunday, May 3, 202611:00 AM
2 hours
Borough: Brooklyn
Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Language: English
