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Liberty Pole on the left, New Utrecht Church in the middle and parish house to the right.There are many events happening this weekend, but this one should be on your Brooklyn bucket list. It is free, is for everyone, and you will learn a bit about Brooklyn history. So
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Photo by Bensonhurst BeanFor most of us on the ground, the flag that rises on the lawn of Bensonhurst’s historic New Utrecht Reformed Church [http://www.newutrechtchurch.org/] could easily be mistaken for a power line. But a glance up — 106 feet up, to be exact — reveals a pointed
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Photo courtesy of The Irwin Meyer Kings County American Legion Headquarters Band The Irwin Meyer American Legion Headquarters Band [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2013/02/the-indomitable-four-chaplains-and-the-indomitable-irwin-meyer/] , conducted by Sean King, will perform a concert in the New Utrecht Reformed Church this weekend. The free event — which is sponsored by the
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Photo by Bensonhurst BeanA fire that broke out behind New Utrecht Reformed Church [http://www.newutrechtchurch.org/] (1827 84th Street) two weeks ago is just another setback for the historic structure, which has been chronically plagued by financial struggles and always seems to be [/whats-up-with-the-new-utrecht-reformed-church-bell-tower/#.VrJHuTYrKSN]running out of cash.
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Former President George Washington. (Courtesy of New Utrecht Reformed Church) George Washington is coming back to Bensonhurst. Friends of Historic New Utrecht invites you to meet the former president — as portrayed by actor Michael Grillo — at the New Utrecht Reformed Church Parish House [http://www.newutrechtchurch.org/] (18th Avenue and
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On a breezy Saturday morning, a typically sleepy and abandoned patch of Bensonhurst revs to life. A handful of volunteers have come out to Old New Utrecht Cemetery to yank weeds, mow the lawn, and spruce up the historic site, which dates back to 1600s. Over the hum of lawnmowers,
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Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln portrayed by Robert Costello and Cheryl Mustachio. President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln will visit Bensonhurst next week! That’s right, played by Robert Costello and Cheryl Mustachio, the couple will appear together in a conversation on Tuesday evening, February 10, 2015,
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Source: NewUtrechtChurch.orgThe New Utrecht Reformed Church will be holding its fall Thrift Sale, this Friday, October 17 from 4pm-8pm, and Saturday, October 18 from 10am to 3pm., in the parish house, next to the historic sanctuary on 18th Avenue between 83rd Street and 84th Street. In keeping with its
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Brooklyn-based jazz group, the Broken Reed Saxophone QuartetBrooklyn-based jazz group, the Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet, led by composer, arranger and author Charley Gerard, will perform a free public concert in the Parish House of the New Utrecht Reformed Church, 18th Avenue and 84th Street, June 29 at 2:30 p.
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The Hendrick I. Lott House in Marine Park. Source: New Utrecht Reformed Church The following press release was sent to us by the Friends of Historic New Utrecht: Brooklyn’s old Dutch farmhouses and their importance to our history will be the subject of an illustrated lecture by an urban
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Michael Grillo (center) as President George Washington, escorted by two Revolutionary War re-enactors at the New Utrecht Parish House. Courtesy of Friends of Historic New UtrechtOur nation’s first Commander-In-Chief will be making a return appearance at the New Utrecht Reformed Church Parish House, Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30
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Credit: Sarro CollectionThe Friends of Historic New Utrecht presents an illustrated talk by Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger, who will examine Historic Flatbush, its landmarks and Victorian homes, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. inside the Parish House of the New Utrecht Reformed Church, 18th Avenue and 84th Street.
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Source: NewUtrechtChurch.orgThe New Utrecht Reformed Church will be holding its fall Thrift Sale, this Saturday, October 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the parish house, next to the historic sanctuary on 18th Avenue between 83rd Street and 84th Street. In keeping with its
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The talented gals of the Brooklyn Sweet Adelines Chorus. Source: FacebookFans of history and harmony will delight in a performance of jazz, show tunes, oldies and more during a Brooklyn Sweet Adelines Chorus concert, presented by the Friends of Historic New Utrecht, this Saturday, June 15 at 7:30 p.
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Photo courtesy of BeHodgmanThe cannons will be blasting on the lawn of the New Utrecht Reformed Church (18th Avenue and 84th Street), ringing in Liberty Weekend. According to a press release, Liberty Weekend, which is sponsored by the Friends of Historic New Utrecht, will take place from Friday, May 31
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Costello as Abe Lincoln (Source: Friends of Historic New Utrecht)When he’s not making Oscar-nominated films or killing vampires, President Abraham Lincoln hangs out in Bensonhurst. America’s 16th President is stopping by the Parish House of the New Utrecht Reformed Church at 18th Avenue and 84th Street on