The Old Stone House is a reconstruction of the historic Vechte-Cortelyou House, a Dutch farmstead that was originally constructed in 1699 and served as an artillery house during the 1776 Battle of Long Island, a seminal battle during the American Revolutionary War. During the 19th century, it served as a clubhouse for the baseball team that would become the world-renowned Brooklyn Dodgers. Though the home was demolished in 1897, it was reconstructed in 1933 in Brooklyn's Washington Park, which is located near the neighborhoods of Park Slope and Gowanus. Visitors can explore the home for free on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and peruse exhibits related to the American Revolutionary War and the home's baseball connection. Free musical performances are also showcased throughout the year within the home's great room and outdoor grounds.
336 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Phone: 718-768-3195
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