Old New Utrecht, Brooklyn Walking Tour

Location:

Milestone Park

18th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11214

Event:

While Bensonhurst is a neighborhood that has seen continuous changing and evolving in almost every aspect, there are many relics of time long gone that still remain, especially in what was originally the town center of New Utrecht, one of Brooklyn’s original six villages. continually,

From an almost forgotten mile marker, to church land that dates back to the 1600s, to one of the more locally famous vaudeville and movie theaters, to remnants of railways that once took wealthy New Yorkers to the beach, it’s time to hit the streets and explore old New Utrecht’s rich history with sights, sounds, and storytelling.

Led by James Scully — NYC historian, tour guide, podcaster, and director / co-creator of the award-winning historical audio fiction soap opera, Burning Gotham — our unique experience will focus on 18th, 19th, and 20th century old New Utrecht and include: