Twilight Tour: Death in New York (Lower Manhattan)

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⭐ Take a thrilling night walk through New York’s darkest history. Explore the city’s death, burial, and execution sites, shedding light on the forgotten stories of epidemics, riots, and historic events that still haunt Manhattan
Highlights
⚰️ Peer at the Lenape burial, capital punishment, and prisoner of war islands from Battery Park
🖼️ Discover the controversy surrounding museum death acquisitions at the National Museum of the American Indian
⛪ Unearth the history of epidemics and burial prohibitions at Trinity Church
🎖️ Visit the cenotaphs of Irish war heroes and political activists at St. Paul’s Chapel
⚔️ Learn about the first NYC Catholic burial ground and the ensuing riot at St. Peter’s Church
🏛️ Explore the site of historic jails, executions, and President Lincoln’s New York funeral procession at City Hall Park
General Info
📅 Date: Choose in ticket selector
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
📍 Location: Lower Manhattan, New York City
👤 Intended for adults, but children and teenagers can attend with parental discretion
Description
The Twilight Tour: Death in New York takes you on a spooky and fascinating journey through four centuries of death in the city. This night walk delves into the historical significance of burial grounds, executions, and forgotten epidemics, with stops at iconic landmarks like City Hall Park, St. Paul’s Chapel, and Battery Park. Uncover the chilling history that continues to shape New York’s past and present.