Overview

This unique three-part, 3 hours, walking tour will begin where Manhattan began - at the National Museum of the American Indian. This first leg of the tour will start at Bowling Green, where the first enslaved Africans started building the infrastructure of the city. On the second leg of the tour we will walk up Wall St to Federal Hall, We will end our tour at the African Burial Ground National Monument.
We will cover about 20 of the 80 sites listed in my book - mainly south of the Brooklyn Bridge and east of Broadway. No other tour will give you the insight of this rich African American history, that covers the period of 1625-1865. We will pinpoint the locations where the Africans lived, worked, died, and worshiped. Every step on this tour honors and respects African Americans' contributions and achievements in world history.
Depending on the mood and convenience of the group we can stop for lunch or a snack at any time.

Description

Stop At: Wall Street, Wall Street, New York City, New York 10005

We will stop at Mannahatta Park and see the area where a slave market was built "where slaves could be hired, bought, and sold.”

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Maiden Lane, Maiden Ln, New York, NY, USA

We will see the area where the first slave rebellion occurred in Manhattan, where 23 Africans and 2 Manhattan natives met to plan a hostile takeover of Manhattan.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Foley Square, 111 Worth St Apt 4G, New York City, New York 10013

We will see the execution grounds where Blacks were lynched and burned.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: African Burial Ground National Monument, Duane and Elk Streets, next to 290 Broadway, New York City, New York

We will see the plaza built in memory of the African American Burial Ground

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: City Hall Area, New York City, New York

We will see the site where Elizabeth Jennings, 100 years before Rosa Parks, refused to give up her seat on the bus for a White passenger.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: National Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Grn, New York City, New York 10004

We will start the tour here and discuss the history of the Native Americans, the meaning behind the four monuments in front of the museum, the beginning history of Manhattan, and the set the theme of the walking tour.

Duration: 15 minutes

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Schedule

Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
Duration: 3 hours (Approx.)
Departure Time: 10:00 AM
Return Details:
Broadway/Thomas St, New York, NY 10007, USA

What's Included

I'm a photographer thus, I may will take a few pictures of the guest on tour for free.

Gratuities
Hotel pickup not offered

What To Bring

Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by You Are Here Walking Tours LLC

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.