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Get to know the history, heritage and soul of Harlem, the legendary neighborhood known internationally as the Black Mecca of the world. This explosion of cultural pride, defined as “Harlem Renaissance” derives its roots in 1890, when African Americans – after enduring centuries of slavery and the struggle for abolition – migrated to the North in great numbers, and relocated from the rural South to the urban North.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Get to know the history, heritage and soul of Harlem, the legendary neighborhood known internationally as the Black Mecca of the world. This explosion of cultural pride, defined as “Harlem Renaissance” derives its roots in 1890, when African Americans – after enduring centuries of slavery and the struggle for abolition – migrated to the North in great numbers, and relocated from the rural South to the urban North.
Stop At: Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York City, NY 10025-1747
Hear the history of this iconic unfinished NY building and snap a picture of the façade (admission not included).
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Apollo Theater, 253 W 125th St, New York City, NY 10027-4408
Take a picture of legendary Apollo Theater and Walk of Fame plaques of Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown and more.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Upper West Side, Columbus and Amsterdam Ave. between 63rd and 85th Streets, New York City, NY
Drive through the historic district of Central Park West
Stop At: Columbia University, 116th Street, New York City, NY 10027
One of the most prestigious Ivy League Universities established in 1754. Walk with your Tour Guide through the main campus
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Harlem, 110th to 150th streets, New York City, NY
The historic neighborhood home of jazz clubs, soul food restaurants and the mecca of African-American heritage.
