Old Stone House

Where is it? 336 3rd St., Brooklyn (In Washington Park)

How do I get there? F/G Train to 4th Ave; R Train to 9th St

When can I go? Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm

How much do I have to shell out to get in? $3

The run-down: Why do we care about a small house in the middle of Brooklyn? Well, most people won't, but I'm a history geek, especially the American Revolution. The Old Stone House was an important location during the Battle of Brooklyn (the first official battle fought after signing the Declaration).

What was cool about the Museum: The exhibit about the Battle of Brooklyn was very thorough, and the staff was courteous and informative. Plus, there are several events throughout the month, so I would check their website to try to catch one.

What I could have done without: The Old Stone House is actually a replica, not the original. The outside is made of materials found when the original site was excavated, but the inside is all new, and very modern (which for me was disappointing)

Need more info? Here's their website: http://theoldstonehouse.org/