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New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour

New York, United States

New York City Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour

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Overview

Duration

2h 30min

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

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.

What to remember

Important info

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

What's included

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

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Inside Out Tours LLC

Meeting Point

In front of the National Museum of the American Indian.