Located behind the equestrian statue of Revolutionary War hero General Israel Putnam, just south of the intersection of Routes 6 and 169 in the center of Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Historical Society Museum provides visitors with changing exhibits on local history and permanent exhibits of the General Putnam Gallery. Includes “Israel Putnam: Facets of a Hero,” which tells about Putnam’s life as a farmer, soldier, tavern owner, and folk hero; and “General Israel Putnam Remembered,” which tells the story of the creation of his equestrian monument. Located behind the Brooklyn Historical Society Museum is the 19th century law office of Daniel Putnam Tyler, General Putnam’s great-grandson, who practiced law in Brooklyn from 1822 until his death in 1875. Exhibits interpret Tyler’s colorful career as a lawyer, judge, clerk of the Windham County Superior Court and County Courts, Representative to the Connecticut General Assembly, Secretary of State and publisher of “The Harrisonian,” a partisan political newspaper. Although the Law Office is free and has the same hours as the museum, it is not handicapped accessible. A panel in the museum provides photographs and information about the Law Office.

Tour time: 1 hour