Past Events

Join us for the highly anticipated exhibition opening of Sandy Williams IV’s 40 ACRES: Weeksville on Saturday, Feb 10th at 7pm. Williams’ 40 ACRES pays homage to the memory of Freedmen communities and acknowledges histories and social oppressions that are often unseen and paved over. Dive deeper into Williams' artistic journey and the making of 40 ACRES: Weeksville during an intimate screening and discussion with the artist and Erica Harper, Weeksville’s Vice President of Learning and Engagement. We will also hear from some of the community members featured in the film, as well as a drum performance to close out…

Join us four our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness. We invite you to join us in this movement practice, and revitalize yourself in the beautiful communal restorative energy of the class. Rest and Restore Yoga is for everyone of all ages, bodies & skill level. All classes are free and open to the public. RSVPs open two weeks before each class. Once you're registered, simply join us on campus for positive vibes! We hope to see you there! Upcoming Dates: Photography by Donte Jones

Join us four our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness. We invite you to join us in this movement practice, and revitalize yourself in the beautiful communal restorative energy of the class. Rest and Restore Yoga is for everyone of all ages, bodies & skill level. All classes are free and open to the public. RSVPs open two weeks before each class. Once you're registered, simply join us on campus for positive vibes! We hope to see you there! Upcoming Dates: Photography by Donte Jones

What role do institutions serve in our communities, and what roles should they serve? How do we expand and reimagine the boundaries of museums and other cultural spaces? Erica Harper, our VP of Learning and Engagement will discuss the history of Weeksville and how it has challenged her and made her think differently about the role and responsibility of institutions (especially in the wake of the murder of George Floyd) as part of the Black Historic Sites in Conversation Series by the Lewis Latimer House Museum this Thursday, Jan 25th at 6:30PM. Black Historic Sites in Conversation is a series…

Join us in celebrating the legacy of Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement in a day dedicated to service and empowerment by and for young minds with Weeksville Heritage Center and the Legacy Network this Sunday, January 14th, at 12pm! Led by youth leaders from Beginning with Children, Girls for Gender Equity, and more, the youth justice expo promises engaging conversations, community-driven activities, and impactful initiatives. Activities will include: Let's create change together!

When Alice Walker’s feminist novel turned film premiered in 1985, it was both celebrated and drew controversy. Twenty years later it was adapted for Broadway, and then reimagined in the film adaptation that debuted this past Christmas. What is it about this film that makes it so timeless? Join us for a screening and discussion of The Color Purple (1985), followed by a 3-course dinner curated by Creole Soul and a collage-making workshop led by Erica Buddington & Rachel Jarvis of The Herstory Studio on Saturday, Jan 13th at 6pm. Ticket price includes includes dinner, collage materials, and a gift…

Weeksville Winter Market is back! Join us on Saturday, December 16th for a green market, local artisan vendors, free MacShack with any market purchase, performances by NativeLux and Haitian Kongo Roots, a Hot Chocolate bar & more!

Join us for the world premiere of Beyond Punishment: Stories of Justice and Healing, an original interview-based theater performance, co-produced by the Justice Beyond Punishment Collaborative (JBPC) and Ping Chong and Company! 11/30 and 12/1 at Weeksville Heritage Center. 12/3 at Hi-Arts. Written and directed by Kirya Traber in collaboration with the performers, Beyond Punishment follows the lives of four remarkable individuals who grapple with the intersections and impacts of interpersonal and state violence. This production, performed by the storytellers themselves, gives insight into their lives, leadership, and healing journeys. Together, their stories encourage us to imagine justice beyond a punitive system that begets further…

You're invited to join us for 3 RITES: Happiness, the third and final installment of 3 RITES: Life, Liberty, Happiness, a three-part performance series by DELIRIOUS Dances/Edisa Weeks. A celebratory investigation of how laughter and pleasure reside in the body. The “Happiness” rite is about self-care and making time to relax, laugh and recharge for the labor to uphold the values of life, liberty and happiness. Each showing will consist of a Happiness Fête and special performances. The performances will feature four dancers and commissioned music by Nathaniel Braddock, played live by the Occidental Brothers Dance Band International. The rite…

Alma Moyo & Weeksville Heritage Center proudly present Resurrect/Resistance, a visual arts exhibit and musical festival + community inquiry project that explores what communities of African descent need to resurrect from our cultural traditions in order to liberate and heal ourselves. This is an ode to the spirit of maroon warriors, to healing, and to liberation! Join us as we use visual arts, roots drum music, and dance to open the portal to healing ourselves and the world from systemic racism and the legacy of colonialism and enslavement. Sponsored by Brooklyn Arts Council/ Creative Equations Fund Collaborations by Center for Nu…

The Weeksville Harvest Festival is our annual celebration of the transition into fall with a day of family-friendly activities celebrating Black land, food justice, and collective well-being. WHC’s 2023 Harvest Festival was centered on health and wellness – and featured an on-site farmers’ market, health fair, arts & crafts, yoga and pilates, live music, tours of the historic Hunterfly Road Houses, special presentations, and so much more! We were glad to host this opportunity to experience what makes Weeksville a transformational space. Photos by Rachel Topping Photos by Philip Everette Photos by Kwesi Abbensetts The 2023 Harvest Festival featured: •…

Join us for the second annual C.R.E.A.M. Career Fair, where career fair meets block party on Oct 13th and 14th! Presented by Weeksville Heritage Center in collaboration with performance artist Ayana Evans, this non-traditional career fair breaks barriers in NYC's arts and music sectors who support a commitment to non-discriminatory hiring. In an effort to confront escalating disparities in employment opportunities and wages, C.R.E.A.M. centers those marginalized by their race, class, sex, gender, sexuality, or the intersections of these identities. While our career fair is completely free and open to all, we strive to create an environment where QTBIPOC (Queer…