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Explore Brooklyn\u2019s past and present with tours that highlight the social and architectural history of the borough.<\/p>\n

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Spend your February diving into the histories of Brooklyn\u2019s people and architecture with a variety of tour offerings from the Municipal Art Society. If a bracing walk through the city isn\u2019t what you are looking for, there are also virtual tours where you can soak up fascinating tales of the borough from the comfort of your sofa.<\/p>\n

The Abolitionist Movement in Brooklyn<\/a>
Wednesday, February 4
6-7:30 p.m.
Explore tales of Brooklynites who fought to end slavery with this virtual tour from Brownstoner columnist Suzanne Spellen<\/a>. Buildings and locations in the borough that still stand as testament to this history will be highlighted during the talk. Tickets are $25 and $15 for MAS members and can be purchased online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Brooklyn Academy of Music Cultural District<\/a>
Saturday, February 7
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Head outside for a wander past the buildings and institutions that make this district a cultural hub. Architectural historian Matt Postal will cover historic buildings, examples of adaptive reuse, and new construction. Tickets are $35 and $25 for MAS members and can be purchased online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"churchManhattan Avenue in Greenpoint in 2022. Photo by Susan De Vries<\/p>\n

Greenpoint in Brooklyn<\/a>
Saturday, February 14
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Spend Valentine\u2019s Day exploring your love of history and Greenpoint with this in-person tour. MAS guide Zack Rhodes will delve into the social and architectural history of the neighborhood, including a look at its industrial past and arty present. Tickets are $35 and $25 for MAS members and can be purchased online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Preservation Before the Landmarks Law<\/a>
Thursday, February 19
6-7:30 p.m.
Join historian James Russiello for a virtual exploration of New York City before the 1965 passage of the Landmarks Law. Russiello will share forgotten tales of the buildings and monuments that define the city. Tickets are $25 and $15 for MAS members and can be purchased online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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