New York City Revolutionary History Walking Tour

New York City emerged from a Dutch trading post to one of the greatest cities in the world. It was the site of the first federal hall of the United States Government, the place where Washington, Hamilton, and Jefferson lived, the location of a slave market, the place where the stock market was created, and numerous other historical, political, and cultural aspects that helped shape of our current society. In this walking tour of Old New York, we'll dive into the history of early New York, explore the Revolutionary War in NYC, and talk about the influence of Alexander Hamilton, the key figure that established American independence, and how this impacted what, and who, America is today. On this tour, you'll visit many places where the history of this country all started.

Meeting Point

1 Bowling Green

1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004, USA

Meet on the steps of the Alexander Hamilton Custom House. Your guide will be holding a sign.

What's included:

• Guided Walking Tour

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

National Museum of the American Indian

1 Bowling Green, , New York City, 10004-1415, New York

Visit the site of the former Fort Amsterdam and the Custom House. Currently, it the part of the Smithsonian Institute and houses the American Indian Museum.

10 minutes

Trinity Church Wall Street

89 Broadway, New York City, 10006, New York

See the oldest church in New York and visit the grave of Alexander Hamilton.

10 minutes

Castle Clinton National Monument

26 Wall St, Battery Park, New York City, 10005-1996, New York

Before Ellis Island, migrants entered New York City through Castle Clinton.

5 minutes

Fraunces Tavern Museum

54 Pearl St, , New York City, 10004-4300, New York

You’ll see the site where George Washington bid farewell to his troops after the Revolutionary War.

5 minutes

Stone Street

New York City, 10004, New York

Walk one of the oldest streets in Manhattan. It’s the first street to be paved.

5 minutes

Wall Street

New York City, 10005, New York

Yes, there was indeed a wall on Wall Street. Walk the street and learn its history.

5 minutes

Federal Hall

26 Wall St, , New York City, 10005-1996, New York

Visit the site where George Washington was inaugurated as the first president in 1789.

5 minutes

New York Stock Exchange

11 Wall St, , New York City, 10005-2601, New York

Experience the site of the New York Stock Exchange. Learn about the building and see “Fearless Girl” who faces the stock market

10 minutes