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The Financial District of Manhattan is not usually associated with colonial history and yet it's full of reminders about the events and people of 3 and 4 hundreds years ago.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the main entrance to the Museum of American Indian (housed in the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House) next to the fence of Bowling Green.
Itinerary
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1Bowling Green
The first spot to be colonized in Manhattan Bowling Green is where I make my introduction about what the island looked like before and why Manhattan is called that. We also talk about the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the toppling of King George III statue.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This if gift from The Netherlands tells the story both of New Amsterdam and alleged purchase of Manhattan.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Castle Clinton National Monument
The ford was built for the war of 1812 but inside there a fragment of the old battery wall that gave The Battery its name.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Fraunces Tavern Museum
Sometimes called the oldest building in Manhattan this is the sight of important meetings by Sons of Liberty and one of the favorite hangs of general Washington where some of his "stuff" now reside inside.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Wall Street
The border of New Amsterdam ran here so it's a good place to talk of the transfer of power from Dutch to the English and other names of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Federal Hall
The sight of George Washington inauguration in 1789 when NYC was the capital of these new somewhat United States.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Trinity Church NYC
The oldest church still existing as an organization in NYC was deeply involved in the development of Manhattan. On its graveyard are buried several important people, but we will talk mostly about everyone's favorite treasurer Alexander Hamilton.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Saint Paul Chapel
The oldest church building in Manhattan is not usually used for services these days but presents an opportunity to feel the vibes of American founding fathers who prayed here.
5 minutes • 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We will walk a lot
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
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- 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.
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