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Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Weeksville Heritage Center is a multidimensional museum in Brooklyn that preserves and interprets the history of the 19th century free African American community in Weeksville, using contemporary programming across history, visual and performing arts, ecology, and the built environment. Its mission centers on documenting and sustaining Weeksville’s legacy while expanding engagement through education, the arts, and civic involvement for broader audiences. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the center occupies historic houses on Hunterfly Road and has evolved to include a substantial education and cultural arts building intended to broaden research, education, and programming. The organization serves visitors and the local community interested in African American history and culture, aiming to preserve sanctuary, independence, and self-determination within Weeksville’s legacy.