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New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour

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À propos de cette activité

Learn the contributions of enslaved people to NYC including the brave uprisings against oppression. Then discover the exciting history of the Underground Railroad, a network of clandestine routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans primarily to escape into free states and Canada. Visit an archeological site and memorial dedicated to the memory of enslaved Africans in colonial America. Visit the site of a former station on the Underground Railroad. Learn about the revolts, kidnappings and dramatic escapes that occurred during the era of American slavery. Listen to tales of courage and triumph and discover the stories of real New Yorkers who risked their lives and properties to help people escape slavery on this historical New York City walking tour.

Points forts

    Ce qui est inclus

    • 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

    Non inclus

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Itinéraire

    1. National Museum of the American Indian–New York

      (Exterior Visit) Built in 1907, Alexander Hamilton Custom House stands as a Beaux-Arts treasure commemorating the rise of trade and commerce in NYC with 3 floors of art and artifacts dedicated to Native Americans.

      10 minutesEntrée non incluseVoir sur la carte

    2. For more than 200 years, The Battery

      For more than 200 years, The Battery has been an invaluable part of New York City’s history. Decades before Ellis Island was built or the Statue of Liberty gazed down at incoming boats, millions of newcomers arrived at The Battery from Europe and elsewhere.

      10 minutesEntrée non incluse

    3. Fraunces Tavern Museum

      (Exterior Visit) The location played a prominent role in history before, during, and after the American Revolution.

      15 minutesEntrée non incluseVoir sur la carte

    4. Wall Street

      An actual wall existed on the street from 1685 to 1699. The heart of the financial system and the former location of the Wall was built by enslaved people.

      30 minutesEntrée non incluseVoir sur la carte

    5. Foley Square

      Foley Square is the location of the “Triumph of the Human Spirit,” a sculpture honoring the presence of enslaved people in New York.

      15 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

    6. African Burial Ground National Monument

      African Burial Ground and memorial

      African Burial Ground and memorial is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in New York documenting the lives of enslaved people in New York.

      10 minutesEntrée libreVoir sur la carte

    Point de rendez-vous

    In front of the National Museum of the American Indian.

    La carte montre New York. Le point de rendez-vous exact est l'adresse ci-dessus.Ouvrir une carte plus grande

    Prise en charge

    • Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

    À savoir avant de partir

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time.

    Annulation et remboursement

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Si vous annulezRemboursement
    Au moins 1 jours avant100 %
    Entre 0 et 1 jours avant0 %
    • Annulé et intégralement remboursé si la météo l'exige
    • Annulé et intégralement remboursé si trop peu de participants
    Proposé par
    Inside Out Tours LLC
    Code produit
    5637UGRR

    Avis des clients

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