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Chinatown Garment Workers Uprising 2-Hour Guided Tour

Chinatown Garment Workers Uprising 2-Hour Guided Tour

Overview

This tour uniquely centers around a forgotten but critical event in the history of Chinatown and the United States.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $40.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $40.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

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
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

Statue of Confucius

The Chief Historian, an accredited tour guide, and community activists will talk about the 150-year history of Chinese immigration to New York City, and the large scale immigration after 1965 as a background to the 1982 strike.

Church of the Transfiguration

Your guide will point out the role that the local Catholic Church and other civic institutions played in supporting neighborhood workers in their struggle for a living wage and safe working conditions.

Wing on Wo & Co.

Your tour guide and the fourth-generation owner of Wing on Wo will talk about her family's place in the community promoting small businesses, advancing Chinese culture, and advocating for fair treatment by city authorities. She will also talk about the WOW project and the mural they sponsored across the street.

Columbus Park

Your guide and veterans of the 1982 strike will recall the two massive gatherings of 20,000 immigrant Chinese women garment workers and their allies in the park.

Museum of Chinese in America

Your guide will talk about importance and the efforts to gather and preserve the documents, artifacts, and memories of Chinese immigrants and their descendants.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (13)

Amanda J

Oct 2022

I had a lot of fun! I’ve lived here my whole life, but the tour guide took us to places in Chinatown I’ve never been before, like the Chinese Opera House. Every place really stuck out that he took us to because he had a great story for each location. The tour guide was really funny, great storyteller and loves questions.

Sus3648

Oct 2022

If you like learning about the history of various NYC neighborhoods, don't miss this tour! Learning about the 1982 strike of garment workers in Chinatown was fascinating and Dan does a wonderful job of bringing history to life. He also gives part of his proceeds to non-profit organizations with whom he collaborates so you are also doing a good deed! This is an exciting one-of-a-kind tour; you'll love it!

chris65536

Oct 2022

We were part of a small group because it was a really hot day, which turned out to be a great experience because Daniel Katz tailored the tour to our interests and knowledge level. He was very informed about the 1982 strike, ILGWU, Chinatown, and related topics, and he answered all our questions. He's also a really engaging storyteller with an eye for what stories are important history to tell. He has a true love for history, and it shows.