NYC Revolutionary War-Era Walking Tour in New York City booking from $47.50

NYC Revolutionary War-Era Walking Tour

Overview

Take a walk from the Stamp Act of 1765 through President Washington’s Inauguration in 1789. You’ll experience the spellbinding story of the unbelievable events leading up to the American Revolution. You’ll walk on the same colonial streets where it all happened.
* Listen to stories about real people like John Holt the “Liberty Printer” and Alexander McDougall, leader of the Sons of Liberty.
* Stand where George Washington had the Declaration of Independence read and where he escaped the British during the Battle of NY
* Take a walk through St. Paul’s Chapel, the town’s “Country Church” built in 1766 and still intact today. We’ll also visit some of the graves in the graveyard.

You'll see original documents and hear about events in the words of people who lived them.

Hosted by Karen Q, historian, author and regular on Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum

NOTE: Karen Q will appear in period costume on Saturdays through the end of September as her living history character "Mrs. Q'!

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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What's Included

Local guide

2.5-hour walking tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for child aged 10 and under
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What To Expect

City Hall Park

Visit various sites within the park: the LIberty Pole, Sons of Liberty Protests, and the location of the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1766.

St. Paul's Chapel

We will visit the historic church and graveyard, built in 1766.

The Oculus

Viewed from St Paul's Graveyard

John Street United Methodist Church

Historic church dating from 1768.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Pass on tour, guide will point it out for you.

Wall Street

Learn all about the origins of Wall Street, and colonial printers and spies.

Fraunces Tavern Museum

See this historic building dating from 1719, and learn about George Washington's Farewell Address. The tour ends in front of this building.

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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 (55)

nancyo669

Dec 2017

This was an excellent and informative tour for anyone with just a casual interest to the most avid history buff! Highly recommended!

Bailey B

Dec 2017

Karen is enthusiastic and exceptionally knowledgeable, a really great tour for both history enthusiasts and newbies

steve_oconnor_usa

Nov 2017

As others have said - Karen is an exceptional tour guide. She's fun and engaging, but so are a lot of guides, right? What really sets her apart is that this tour (and I'm guessing her others as well) was created by Karen from the ground up by conducting her own original research. This isn't just someone re-telling stories they've read in history books. Instead, it's a well-crafted examination of the people and events of the time, based upon original writings, newspaper accounts, military records and maps. Even if you've read the books about this period in history, and even if you know a bit about the history of New York, I promise you that Karen will teach you things you don't know, introduce you to fascinating characters you never heard of, and provide a very fresh perspective on Colonial New York. Highest recommendation.

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NYC Revolutionary War-Era Walking Tour

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