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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
Tue 17 Sep
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Starting at $47.50
Tue 17 Sep
Starting at $47.50
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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
1
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.
2
St. Paul's Chapel
We will visit the historic church and graveyard, built in 1766.
3
The Oculus
Viewed from St Paul's Graveyard
4
John Street United Methodist Church
Historic church dating from 1768.
5
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Pass on tour, guide will point it out for you.
6
Wall Street
Learn all about the origins of Wall Street, and colonial printers and spies.
7
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)
salomaoromano
Aug 2022
Karen takes you through colonial New York and tells you the history behind many interesting sites. But not only that: she always has some fantastic facts and different points of views to share, which we do not learn in school. Great experience, not to be missed.
Response from Host
Sep 2022
Thank you! And my apologies for not seeing your great review until now.
Gerard_A
Jul 2022
Learning how Gen Washington outstanding strategies to to win this campaign. So much information I was never taught in school
Response from Host
Jul 2022
That's why I'm here! I'm so happy you enjoyed it.
Wyatt_M
Jul 2022
Karen was great! She was Incredibly knowledgeable about the era and shared a lot of stories that I had never heard before.
Response from Host
Jul 2022
Thank you!!!

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