New York holds activities to mark Battle of Brooklyn(1/5)

An actor from Washington explains history to children at Green-Wood Cemetery, New York, the United States, Aug. 29, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Liao Pan)

The commemoration of the American Revolution -- Battle of Brooklyn was held on Sunday at Green-Wood Cemetery where the war took place. People marked the anniversary of the battle by using 18th-century costumes and weapons to carry out activities such as re-enactments, musical performances and handmade projects.

An actor performs horseback shooting at Green-Wood Cemetery, New York, the United States, Aug. 29, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Liao Pan)

Actors perform historical stories at Green-Wood Cemetery, New York, the United States, Aug. 29, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Liao Pan)

Actors perform historical stories at Green-Wood Cemetery, New York, the United States, Aug. 29, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Liao Pan)

Actors perform historical stories at Green-Wood Cemetery, New York, the United States, Aug. 29, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Liao Pan)