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This Spring we are proud to report that the Park has been in local and national news. Locally, the park is known as an "essential" sledding venue (TIME OUT NY)
while in the
historical context of the revolutionary war,
the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument is once
again recognized as a national treasure. The
current renovation of the monument and the
surrounding terrace is expected to be
complete in time for a rededication
celebrating its 100th year in the Fall of
2008. For more information on how to
participate in this celebration as a sponsor
or volunteer, please contact Ruth
Goldstein,
Chair of the Martyrs Monument Centennial
Celebration Committee.
Charles Jarden, Chair,
Fort Greene Park Conservancy
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The Park in the News
The Prison Ship Martyr's monument was recently the subject of an article by Sharon McDonnell in the March/April 2007 issue of American
Spirit, the publication
of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The article notes the importance of the
monument in Revolutionary War history, "the
largest single crypt of Revolutionary War
veterans in the United States."
Accompanying the article are pictures from the Conservancy's archives that include historic photos of the park. Those who think they have a genealogical connection to the prison ship martyrs can view a list of 8,000 names currently on record displayed in the Park's newly-renovated Visitors Center or online at www.usmm.net/revdead.html.
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Sledding - Finally!
After an unusually warm winter, the snow finally arrived, and kids of all ages were able to enjoy sledding in Fort Greene Park. Not surprisingly, the Park was recently featured in TIME OUT NY's "Essential New York" as a citywide favorite sledding locale. On a recent Saturday in March, kids and adults (such as Sam Holdengraber and friend, pictured here) were seen taking advantage of the gentle urban slopes on the east and south sides of the hill leading to the Monument. Lucky sledders and out-door enthusiasts are able to indulge in an after-sled treat of hot cider and sugared donuts thanks to the intrepid farmers from the Green Market, now a year-round Saturday presence at the DeKalb-Washington Park entrance.
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First Harbinger of Spring?
Keep your eye out for blooms signaling the spring season at the Washington Park and DeKalb entrances and throughout the park thanks to groups of volunteers from It's My Park Day, New York Cares and the Park Slope Community Church, who planted bulbs last fall.
Trees will also be budding -- remember that the Conservancy offers private sponsorship of trees (and benches). Look for more news on our commemorative naming initiative in upcoming newsletters and if you're interested in sponsoring a bench or tree, contact Charles Jarden.
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