Listen to our free online audio tour of the Wyckoff House and Farm, hosted by Gesso. Explore any of the 15 audio stops to learn more about the history of the site.
When you click on the link, scroll down to press the play button to listen to the stop. Or select “Transcript” in the bottom center of the screen to read the written script.
1. Welcome
A brief overview of
the tour ahead.
2. Lenapehoking
Before Dutch colonists,
the land was stewarded by the
indigenous Lenape nation.
3. Farming and Labor
Both freed colonists and enslaved Africans cultivated a
variety of crops on the farm.
4. Native Plants
Identify some of the native plants we are growing and how they were used as medicine.
5. Back of House
The back of the house was once the front of the house and built along a Lenape foot path.
6. Beekeeping
Beekeeping has a long tradition in Brooklyn, dating back to the early 18th century.
7. Farm Memories
The farm changed hands several times during the 20th century, before becoming a museum and public park.
8. Intro to House
A brief overview of the tour inside the
Wyckoff House.
9. Old Kitchen
The Old Kitchen is the oldest part of the Wyckoff House. Explore its architecture
10. Hearth and Tools
The main feature in the Old Kitchen is the large fireplace, or hearth. Learn more about its role in colonial life.
11. Corn Cob Wall
A section of the original wall illustrates how the house was constructed.
12. Wyckoff Family
The majority of Wyckoffs can trace their family history to this house. Learn their story.
13. Common Parlor
The Common Parlor, was added to the house in the 18th century.
14. Formal Parlor
The Formal Parlor was added to the building in 1750.
15. Map of Brooklyn
Discover the story that this 1872 folding pocket map tells about Brooklyn’s transition to an urban city.