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A Dignified Life: The Story of Weeksville
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March 5, 2026
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March 5, 2026
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7:14Now PlayingWeeksville was one of the largest free Black communities in pre-Civil War America. Today, it remains a sanctuary for this city. The Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn has dedicated itself to unearthing this past, and connecting it to our city's present.
On February 27, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the completion of a $4 million restoration of the historic Hunterfly Road Houses at the Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn.
This restoration is the culmination of a two year collaboration with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) to preserve this vital cultural landmark and civic center nestled in the heart of Brooklyn.
This film is the story of Weeksville's rich, living history — and its vibrant future.
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