A proposed permanent closure of the Harbor Defense Museum at Fort Hamilton has ignited a wave of concern among local officials and residents. The museum, the only publicly accessible military history institution in southern Brooklyn, stands as a vital link between the civilian community and the region’s military legacy.

In a recent letter to military leadership , state Sen. Andrew Gounardes and New York City Council Member Justin Brannan voiced strong opposition to the closure. They emphasized the museum’s role as a living history site chronicling Fort Hamilton’s defense of New York Harbor since the War of 1812.

“Fort Hamilton is the only active military installation in all five boroughs,” Gounardes told Brooklyn Paper. “This museum captures the legacy of military leaders like Robert L

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