John Q. Public and Jane Doe are the unsung heroes of a new history exhibit in Brooklyn Heights

Children will discover why liberty is a cornerstone of our nation, when Handmade History at the Brooklyn Historical Society presents “In Pursuit of Freedom” on Feb. 8.

The family-friendly arts program explores Brooklyn’s anti-slavery movement’s unsung heroes — the ordinary residents, black and white — who shaped our neighborhoods, city, and nation with a vision of freedom and equality. Tour the exhibit and then make a fun craft.

Handmade History on Feb. 8 at 3 pm. Free.

Brooklyn Historical Society [128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 222-4111; www.brooklynhistory.org].

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