Uncover the hidden history of NYC’s enslaved people and their brave uprisings. Explore the Underground Railroad’s secret routes and hear stories of courage and triumph on this historical walking tour.
Uncover the hidden history of NYC’s enslaved people and their brave uprisings. Explore the Underground Railroad’s secret routes and hear stories of courage and triumph on this historical walking tour.
- National Museum of the American Indian - (Exterior Visit) Established in 1907, the Alexander Hamilton Custom House is a Beaux-Arts masterpiece celebrating the growth of trade and commerce in NYC, featuring three floors of art and artifacts dedicated to Native American culture.
- Battery Park - For over two centuries, The Battery has been a…
- National Museum of the American Indian - (Exterior Visit) Established in 1907, the Alexander Hamilton Custom House is a Beaux-Arts masterpiece celebrating the growth of trade and commerce in NYC, featuring three floors of art and artifacts dedicated to Native American culture.
- Battery Park - For over two centuries, The Battery has been a vital part of New York City’s history. Long before Ellis Island was constructed or the Statue of Liberty welcomed incoming ships, millions of immigrants arrived at The Battery from Europe and other regions.
- Fraunces Tavern Museum - (Exterior Visit) This site played a significant role in history before, during, and after the American Revolution.
- Wall Street - A physical wall stood on this street from 1685 to 1699. It is the center of the financial system and the former site of the wall, which was constructed by enslaved individuals.
- Foley Square - Foley Square is home to the “Triumph of the Human Spirit,” a sculpture that honors the presence of enslaved individuals in New York.
- African Burial Ground National Monument - The African Burial Ground and memorial is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in New York, documenting the lives of enslaved individuals in the city.
- History of the Underground Railroad
- Slavery in Historical Context
- The site of New York’s first slave market
- Local guide
- Fraunces Tavern
- African Burial Ground
- New York’s Role in Slavery
- History of the Underground Railroad
- Slavery in Historical Context
- The site of New York’s first slave market
- Local guide
- Fraunces Tavern
- African Burial Ground
- New York’s Role in Slavery
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Explore the significant contributions of enslaved individuals to New York City, including their courageous uprisings against oppression. Delve into the fascinating history of the Underground Railroad, a secret network of routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to free states and Canada.
Visit an archaeological site and…
Explore the significant contributions of enslaved individuals to New York City, including their courageous uprisings against oppression. Delve into the fascinating history of the Underground Railroad, a secret network of routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to free states and Canada.
Visit an archaeological site and memorial honoring the memory of enslaved Africans in colonial America. Explore the location of a former Underground Railroad station. Learn about the revolts, kidnappings, and dramatic escapes that took place during the era of American slavery. Hear inspiring tales of bravery and success, and uncover the stories of real New Yorkers who risked their lives and properties to assist people in escaping slavery on this historical walking tour of New York City.
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