Lefferts Historic House is located at the Children’s Corner, inside the Willink entrance (intersection of Ocean and Flatbush Avenues and Empire Boulevard).
Built by a Dutch family in the 18th century farming village of Flatbush, Lefferts Historic House interprets the history of Brooklyn’s environment from pre-Colonial times until the present, using its working garden, historic artifacts, and documents, as well as period rooms and exhibits.
Visitors to Lefferts play with traditional tools, toys, and games and have the unique chance to engage in farming activities. Families also participate in craft activities such as candle making, sewing, butter churning, and making fire with flint and steel. Special weekend programs follow the seasonal patterns of rural life: springtime’s Flax & Fleece Fest , Summer Songs & Stories, fall’s Harvest Days, the Winter Festival, and the Annual Quilt Show.
