Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Tour

Overview

This tour centers around a tragedy that provoked outrage and union movement building, and led to political reform in New York and states around the country. The movements spurred by the Triangle fire eventually influenced Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal legislation of the 1930s.

City: New York City

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $40.00

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $40.00

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What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Cooper Union Foundation Building

Historic building

Washington Square Park

A half block from the site of the fire, this iconic park was a gathering place for anxious family and neighborhood residents, and it was a staging ground for massive funerals and protests to demand justice.

Union Square

We walk around the park, stopping at the sites of union and radical party headquarters, and stopping at the sites of major events and developments that follow from the Triangle fire.

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (6)

Amanda J

Oct 2022

Took this tour after the chinatown one. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire is something I’ve heard about before but never fully understood what it was. The tour guide is really great and turned what I thought was going to be a really sad story into an uplifting one. The union square part of the tour was my favorite part, the guide got really energetic and it was really eye opening.

Sus3648

Oct 2022

I have long known about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire but Dan's tour was so illuminating. Not only did the tragedy result in much stronger fire laws in the city, it also strengthened the role of labor unions in fighting to prevent the conditions that led to the fire. Dan is a knowledgeable and exciting tour guide with an obvious passion for history and for sharing these important moments with others. Well worth it.

757ri

Oct 2022

As kind of a NYC history nerd, I really enjoy hearing about the context for the unique events that are part of "who we are" as a city. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire tour was so eye-opening -- and Dan clearly knows his stuff. Plus you can tell he loves history, too, and made it so interesting for all of us. I thought I knew this event's history inside and out but Dan provided new information and showed us key parts of the city related to all that occurred in the time of the fire.