Exploring Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and the Downtown Brooklyn Cultural District

Note: Due to unfavorable weather that includes high humidity and the chance of severe thunderstorms, this tour has been rescheduled for one week later, Saturday, September 13th from 2pm - 5pm.

Space is set aside for new members, first and 2nd timers who land on the waiting list, along with my real estate clients. If you fall into one of these categories feel free to email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot.

This tour is free with an optional donation to your organizer/guide at the end via cash, Venmo or zelle.

Walking distance is approximately 4.5 miles. Mostly level terrain with some up and downhill in Fort Greene Park. We will have a restroom and sir-down break during the tour.

To bring: Water and snacks recommended, as is a hat for the sun. Be sure to check your transportation route in advance so you can be on time, given weekend changes: https://new.mta.info/

TOUR OVERVIEW
I love the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. We'll stroll through some of New York's most beautiful and historic residential streets - filled with architectural treasures includes lovely townhouses, magnificent churches, gilded age mansions, along with the spectacular Pratt Institute Campus which features NYC's largest outdoor sculpture park. Fort Greene Park itself is a historic place and feaures the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument honoring American prisoners of war who perished on British ships anchored in the East River during the American Revolution.

Before there was Carnegie Hall in Manhattan (1891), there was the Brooklyn Academy of Music (1861) The Brooklyn Academy (BAM) is one of NYC's great places for movies, music, dance and theater. BAM is part of the Downtown Brooklyn Cultural District that we will traverse during the first portion of the tour which has many unique arts organizations including Urban Glass, the Center for Fiction and the Polansky Shakespeare Center.

Restrooms Before the Tour: Please try and take care of business beforehand. There are public restrooms right at our meeting place up the escalator leading to the public library or across the street at the Center for Fiction.

Tour ends near are starting point where Fort Greene meets Downtown Brooklyn.

Cheers!
Hank
hankorenstein@gmail.com
646-596-3005