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A Tale of Two Deborahs In Black & White: Women Fighters in the Revolutionary War in NY
What happens when you have to pick a side? Step into Revolutionary-era NY and discover the untold stories of two women—one Black, one White—whose lives intersect with a city caught in the fight for freedom. Walk the streets, uncover their stories, and see the Revolution through a different lens.
A Tale of Two Deborahs: In Black & White, Revolutionary NY is an original concept, presentation, & written work created by Lisa Burriss, founder of Black Footprints NYC, Inc. The work is descendant-led and rooted in the lived perspective of a Black woman & native New Yorker descended from enslaved Africans.
This story, its interpretation, presentation, and original language are the intellectual work of its creator. Please respect the authorship and do not reproduce, adapt, or present this work as your own. For collaborations, educational use, or invites to present this work, please contact us directly.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour begins at 1 Bowling Green, where your local Black Footprints NYC tour guide will be waiting to welcome the group and begin the experience with a sign that says “Black Footprints NYC Tours HERE [in front of the Alexander Custom House / National Museum of the American Indian]
1 Centre Street near subway.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Stop 1: Bowling Green — Meeting Point Your tour begins at **Bowling Green**, where your local Black Footprints NYC Licensed tour guide will be waiting to welcome the group and begin the experience. Look for your guide near the **Alexander Custom House**, now home to the **National Museum of the American Indian**. The museum is clearly marked and provides an easy landmark for finding your guide. **Meeting Point:** Bowling Green, in front of the Alexander Custom House / National Museum of the American Indian and right next to the Bowling Green training station. **Subway Access:** 4, 5 trains at Bowling Green; 1 train at South Ferry; R/W trains at Whitehall Street **Guide:** Your Black Footprints NYC local tour guide **Please Note:** Please arrive a few minutes early for check-in. This is an outdoor walking tour, so comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
Admission ticket free -
Fraunces Tavern Museum (Pass by)
Stop 2: Fraunces Tavern Visit one of New York's oldest historic landmarks, known for its connection to **George Washington and the American Revolution**. We'll look beyond the familiar story and explore another layer of the history connected to this place.
Admission ticket free -
Stone Street (Pass by)
Stop 3: Stone Street Walk one of Lower Manhattan's oldest cobblestone streets and step into the world of the **American Revolution**. Here, we'll get closer to the stories of two women whose experiences reveal different sides of revolutionary New York.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Stop 4: George Washington Statue — Wall Street Pause at the iconic statue of **George Washington** and explore the revolutionary history surrounding Wall Street—and the people whose stories are often left out of the picture.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Stop 5: St. Paul’s Chapel Visit one of Lower Manhattan’s oldest surviving churches, known for its connection to **George Washington and the Revolutionary War**. Here, we’ll uncover another layer of the story.
Admission ticket free -
New York City (Pass by)
Stop 6: City Hall Park Explore **City Hall Park**, a historic site connected to New York’s Revolutionary War story and home to the **Liberty Flagstaff**. Here, we’ll return to the stories of the two Deborahs and uncover another piece of their journey.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Stop 7: Sugar House Prison Window End the tour at the remaining **Sugar House Prison window**, a rare reminder of New York during the British occupation and the imprisonment of British prisoners. Here will we visit freedoms after the revolutionary war then and now.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with trouble standing or walking long periods.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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