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The History of World War II in 20 Brooklyn Objects

The history and legacy of the Second World War can be seen all around us in Brooklyn. Once home to hundreds of factories, shipyards, and warehouses, and responsible for sending millions of soldiers, sailors, and marines off to the front lines, Brooklyn was arguably one of the most important communities in waging and winning the war.

This talk by Andrew Gustafson of Turnstile Tours, developer and operator of tours of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Brooklyn Army Terminal, will examine the borough as an historical tapestry of the wider history of World War II – not just on the homefront, but across the globe and through the centuries that led to this enormous conflagration.

Using 20 objects found hidden in museum collections and archives or standing in plain sight on the city streets, this talk will attempt to give a comprehensive history of the war through these fascinating objects – all in a very short period of time. These pieces will include obscure war memorials, game-changing technologies, massive buildings, and seemingly mundane personal artifacts. While it is ultimately a tragic story of death and devastation, it is also one of survival and perseverance, woven together through these objects. So grab a beer, listen to some stories, and learn how, as the Brooklyn Daily Eagle wrote in 1945, “Brooklyn helped win the war and make America the most powerful country on earth.”











When: Mon., Mar. 5, 2018 at 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Prospect Heights Brainery
190 Underhill Ave., Prospect Heights

Price: $11
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The history and legacy of the Second World War can be seen all around us in Brooklyn. Once home to hundreds of factories, shipyards, and warehouses, and responsible for sending millions of soldiers, sailors, and marines off to the front lines, Brooklyn was arguably one of the most important communities in waging and winning the war.

This talk by Andrew Gustafson of Turnstile Tours, developer and operator of tours of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Brooklyn Army Terminal, will examine the borough as an historical tapestry of the wider history of World War II – not just on the homefront, but across the globe and through the centuries that led to this enormous conflagration.

Using 20 objects found hidden in museum collections and archives or standing in plain sight on the city streets, this talk will attempt to give a comprehensive history of the war through these fascinating objects – all in a very short period of time. These pieces will include obscure war memorials, game-changing technologies, massive buildings, and seemingly mundane personal artifacts. While it is ultimately a tragic story of death and devastation, it is also one of survival and perseverance, woven together through these objects. So grab a beer, listen to some stories, and learn how, as the Brooklyn Daily Eagle wrote in 1945, “Brooklyn helped win the war and make America the most powerful country on earth.”

Buy tickets/get more info now