Revolutionary New York: Birthplace of a Nation
Bowling Green
We're standing at Bowling Green, New York's oldest public park, and you're looking at an empty pedestal surrounded by an elegant cast-iron fence from 1771. That fence once enclosed…
About this tour
Walk in the footsteps of Americas founders through the streets where independence was born. From the spot where George Washington took his oath of office to the tavern where he bid farewell to his officers, Lower Manhattan was the stage for pivotal moments in American history.
Tour Stops (6)
Bowling Green
Fraunces Tavern
Federal Hall National Memorial
St. Paul's Chapel
Trinity Church
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African Burial Ground National Monument
Tour Information
- Tour Type
- Walking tour
- Audio Language
- English
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