New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour
Learn the contributions of enslaved people to NYC including the brave uprisings against oppression. Then discover the exciting history of the Underground Railroad, a network of clandestine routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans primarily to escape into free states and Canada. Visit an archeological site and memorial dedicated to the memory of enslaved Africans in colonial America. Visit the site of a former station on the Underground Railroad. Learn about the revolts, kidnappings and dramatic escapes that occurred during the era of American slavery. Listen to tales of courage and triumph and discover the stories of real New Yorkers who risked their lives and properties to help people escape slavery on this historical New York City walking tour.
Departure Point
- In front of the National Museum of the American Indian.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: National Museum of the American Indian
1 Bowling Green, , New York City, New York
(Exterior Visit) Built in 1907, Alexander Hamilton Custom House stands as a Beaux-Arts treasure commemorating the rise of trade and commerce in NYC with 3 floors of art and artifacts dedicated to Native Americans.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Battery Park
State Street and Battery Place, New York City, New York
For more than 200 years, The Battery has been an invaluable part of New York City’s history. Decades before Ellis Island was built or the Statue of Liberty gazed down at incoming boats, millions of newcomers arrived at The Battery from Europe and elsewhere.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fraunces Tavern Museum
54 Pearl St, , New York City, New York
(Exterior Visit) The location played a prominent role in history before, during, and after the American Revolution.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wall Street
New York City, New York
An actual wall existed on the street from 1685 to 1699. The heart of the financial system and the former location of the Wall was built by enslaved people.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Foley Square
111 Worth St Apt 4G, New York City, New York
Foley Square is the location of the “Triumph of the Human Spirit,” a sculpture honoring the presence of enslaved people in New York.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: African Burial Ground National Monument
Duane and Elk Streets, next to 290 Broadway, New York City, New York
African Burial Ground and memorial is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in New York documenting the lives of enslaved people in New York.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- History of the Underground Railroad
- Slavery in Historical Context
- The site of New York’s first slave market
- Local guide
- African Burial Ground
- New York’s Role in Slavery
- Fraunces Tavern
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Redemption Instructions
• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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