Walking tour of the American Revolution in Lower Manhattan

New York Harbor is one the largest natural harbors in the world, and the port city of New York was not only a strategic naval and  military location, but a  hub of trade, immigration and politics. The Battery to the current City Hall area was the extent of New York City during the  American Revolution period, and it the ground upon which this guided walking tour travels, along the same streets Patriots rioted, Congresses met, soldiers bled and died, spies lurked, and slaves weighed their options. 

Over the course of 2+ hours you will see the locations where important historical events took place and find out why they were so important. You will see the spots where taverns of sailors and laborers met, coffee houses where the merchant elite gathered, a college where students studied and agitated, where soldiers defended and others invaded - and much more! This tour explores not just the physical surroundings but the stories of the people who lived there when a nation was born, and how their decisions and actions shaped today.

The tour is on relatively flat ground, but high heeled shoes are strongly discouraged. There will be a couple of opportunities to sit, but we will be standing and on the move almost the whole time. There are plenty of excellent opportunities for refreshment in the area when we're finished!