New York Trip Overview
This tour is presented by a 5th generation local who was twice featured in the New York Times for tour guiding. On this tour we will explore the zany and unusual history of how New York City became the unofficial capital of the world that it is today. From peg legged Dutch governors, to pirates, to slave revolts, and riots — we discuss the history that often gets passed up on in favor of more mainstream subjects. If you are looking for something that is off kilter, this is the tour for you!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New York, , United States
This tour is presented by a 5th generation local who was twice featured in the New York Times for tour guiding. On this tour we will explore the zany and unusual history of how New York City became the unofficial capital of the world that it is today. From peg legged Dutch governors, to pirates, to slave revolts, and riots — we discuss the history that often gets passed up on in favor of more mainstream subjects. If you are looking for something that is off kilter, this is the tour for you!
Itinerary
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Stop At: New York Harbor, New York City, NY
Meeting by the Staten Island Ferry, we will be near The Battery where on a clear day one can catch a glimpse of Lady Liberty!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Stone Street Historic District, New York City, NY
Not much is left from the original New Amsterdam settlement, but what is left is Stone Street dating back to 1658. The reason WHY Stone Street exists may surprise you!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bowling Green, Broadway & Whitehall Street, New York City, NY 10004
The epicenter of everything New Amsterdam, and the site of the most iconic moment of the American Revolution!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wall Street, New York City, NY 10005
Government, Banks, and Protests OH MY! The very beating heart of American Capitalism resides here and we will discuss every thing THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UGLY!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Zuccotti Park, Liberty St., New York City, NY 10006
Relevant to both the 9/11 recovery and Occupy Wall Street. This slab of concrete would say a lot if it could talk.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: John Street United Methodist Church, 44 John St, New York City, NY 10038-3714
This is the church where Peter Williams the second African American in history presided over when it was known as Wesley Chapel.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: City Hall Park, 43 Park Row City Hall, New York City, NY 10038-1508
Our tour ends in City Hall Park, the site of many a civic action, and a world war 1 sedition trial?!
Duration: 20 minutes
