Faith In Brooklyn for April 23
Sacred Sites Open House Weekend Explores How Immigration Has Shaped New York
The New York Landmarks Conservancy’s popular “Sacred Sites Open House Weekend,” now in its fourth year, gives the public a chance to explore the art, architecture and history of houses of worship around the city. Several congregations around Brooklyn, from Williamsburg to Prospect Park South, are participating in this year’s open house weekend, on May 17-18.
The “Sacred Sites Open House Weekend” is when culturally important religious institutions throughout the city and state open their doors to the public and introduce people to remarkable art and architecture they would not normally have the opportunity to explore. The weekend will also provide religious institutions the opportunity to highlight their history, cultural programming and social services that benefit the wider community. The theme of this year’s open house is “How Immigration and Migration Shape New York” and will focus on the rich histories and extraordinary contributions of New York City’s diverse immigrant communities.