Brooklyn Historical Society Museum

Permanent exhibit on General Israel Putnam, changing exhibits. Daniel Putnam Tyler Law Office (c.1820) furnished as it might have been from 1822 to 1875.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free.
Hours
Museum: Memorial Day-Columbus Day, Wed. and Sun. 1-5.
Address
Rte. 169 off Rte. 6, I-395 Ex. 91
Phone
(860) 774-7728
Map
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