A Tale of Two Deborahs in Black & White: Revolutionary NY Experience

Key facts

What's included

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 Pass by

   Start at Bowling Green, where your guide from Black Footprints NYC will meet you near the Alexander Custom House, now home to the National Museum of the American Indian. This outdoor meeting point is easy to find and sets the stage for your journey into revolutionary New York.

2. Stop 2 Pass by

   Visit Fraunces Tavern, one of the oldest landmarks in New York, known for its ties to George Washington and the American Revolution. Discover stories beyond the usual history, exploring its deeper connections.

3. Stop 3 Pass by

   Walk down Stone Street, one of Lower Manhattan’s oldest cobblestone streets, and explore the stories of two women whose experiences highlight different sides of revolutionary New York.

4. Stop 4 Pass by

   Pause at the George Washington statue on Wall Street to learn about the revolutionary history of the area and the stories often overlooked in traditional narratives.

5. Stop 5 Pass by

   Visit St. Paul’s Chapel, one of the oldest churches in Lower Manhattan, with ties to George Washington and the Revolutionary War. Uncover additional layers of history at this historic site.

6. Stop 6 Pass by

   Explore City Hall Park, a historic site linked to New York’s revolutionary past and home to the Liberty Flagstaff. Here, the stories of the two Deborahs come together, revealing more of their journeys.

7. Stop 7 Pass by

   End at the remaining Sugar House Prison window, a rare remnant of British occupation and imprisonment during the revolution. Reflect on freedom then and now.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

Your tour begins at 1 Bowling Green, where your Black Footprints NYC guide will be waiting with a sign that says “Black Footprints NYC Tours HERE” in front of the Alexander Custom House / National Museum of the American Indian.

Cancellation & confirmation