Sarah's Fire Historical Walking Tour in New York City

New To The Site! New York City, USA
BGX Walks pass out cards to our guests to focus empathy.
BGX Walks tap into the power of listening and imagination.
BGX Walks cover powerful stories that are still entertaining.
BGX Walks are intergenertional - appropriate from 4th grade to seasoned scholars.

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1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Our walks have won awards for culture, art, and history. We combine aesthetics, scholarship, and wellness to build compelling walks that have been called "enlightening", "transformative", and "haunting". Sarah's Fire is the second of five in the core stories in a series. We begin in 1664 in the small town known as Land of the Blacks on day two of British New York. Sarah’s Fire is a tale set on the southern tip of the island Manhattan that is home to both free and enslaved Black people. This walking tour illustrates the peculiar universe of urban slavery in a port city with deep ties to the sugar plantations of the West Indies. A key persona in this story is an enslaved woman named Sarah who is one of 29 people that participate in the first militarized Black rebellion on the island of Manhattan on April 6 1712.

Description

Stop At: South Street Seaport Historic District, 12-14 Fulton St. between Water & South Streets, New York

Our walk begins in the Seaport District where guests are invited to reframe their memory of 18th century New York.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Financial District, New York City, New York

Our walk continues into the Financial District where we uncover the connections between slavery in New York and the British Empire.

Duration: 1 hour

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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: 1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
  • Return Details:

    100 Wall St, 100 Wall St, New York, NY 10005, USA

What's Included

  • Souvenir
  • Licensed Guide
  • Gallery Visit
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Private transportation

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed

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.

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Product code: C-67269P1

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