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New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour

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New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour
Detail Editor's Pick
Detail Family friendly
Detail Led by a local guide
Detail Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Detail Most guests expect to spend approximately 3 hours on the tour
Detail Appropriate for All Ages
Detail Both Cameras and Video Cameras are Permitted
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New York’s history of the Underground Railroad is fascinating to hear about. However, taking the New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour is better. On the tour you will learn about New York City in the 17th century when the city was a Dutch colony that was called Amsterdam at that time. You will also learn about the abolitionist of the 1800, Frederick Douglass and New York City’s dark history of slavery and the Underground Railroad .Here is more information for you about the tour:

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 Pass By  Battery Park in New York, NY
Experience the serene oasis nestled amidst the bustling cityscape of New York at Battery Park. This lush 25-acre park is the beacon of relaxation and recreation in the city that never sleeps.
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 Pass By  Fraunces Tavern in New York, NY
Step back in time at Fraunces Tavern, New York's historic gem. More than a restaurant and bar, it's a colonial era time-capsule, housing an array of fascinating artifacts. From the traditional colonial food to the historical ambiance, an immersive experience awaits you.
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 Stop at  Wall Street
Wall Street is an embodiment of New York's ceaseless vigor. Its towering skyscrapers and sprawling trading floors resonate with ambition. Forget the movies; come witness the relentless and exhilirating pace of life here.
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 Pass By  African Burial Ground National Monument
Experience a poignant moment in history at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York. Unfold a preserved cultural heritage dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Witness a tribute to the rich heritage and enduring spiritual presence of African ancestors.
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 Pass By  Foley Square/Federal Plaza
Discover the heart of New York's judicial precinct at the Foley Square Federal Plaza. This hub of historic buildings is ideal for architecture enthusiasts, showcasing masterpieces like the resplendent Federal Courthouse. Immerse yourself in the bustling ambiance and striking grandeur of this civic center, offering a unique glance into New York's rich history and a testament to American justice.
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 Pass By  National Museum of the American Indian
Located in stunning downtown Manhattan, the National Museum of the American Indian presents an unforgettable journey through Native American history and culture. Its captivating exhibits showcase industries from 12,000 years of human experience in both North and South America, making it an educational and inspirational delight.

Educate yourself and take the New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad tour. On this walking tour, you will go back in time. Your will hear about the fascinating history of New York City and how slavery and the Underground Railroad was dealt with in that era.

Take a walking tour of New York City and see the historic sites that tell the story of slavery and the Underground Railroad. Travel back in time to the 17th century when New York City was a Dutch colony named New Amsterdam. As you trace the Underground Railroad with your guide, learn about how it freed slaves in the 1800s with the help of key abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass, and discover how slavery played an important role in New York City's early history and economy.

On this guided walking tour, journey back in time and trace the fascinating history of slavery and the Underground Railroad in New York City. Start your tour in Lower Manhattan, where you'll see the site of Fort Amsterdam -- the first settlement in colonial Manhattan.

Visit the former site of the American Cotton Exchange, which housed the offices of two prominent abolitionists who fought against slavery. See the structures the slaves built, such as Collins Wall and Fort Fincastle; hear stories of slaves who were brought over from Africa on merchant ships; and learn about the important role the slaves played in transforming American society.

Stop at Wall Street to see the location of the first slave market in New York, and pass a former key location on the Underground Railroad where slaves hid while escaping to free states with the help of the abolitionists. At the African Burial Ground, considered one of the most important archaeological finds of the past century, view various historical artifacts and visit the African Burial Ground Monument.

Finally, walk to the former site of the first African-American church in New York, which was also a stop on the Underground Railroad. Nearby, see the still-standing home of one of the most influential anti-slavery activists in New York history, David Ruggles, who provided shelter on the Underground Railroad to abolitionist and former escaped slave Frederick Douglass.

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