⭐ Dive deep into the dark and fascinating history of New York. This walking tour will take you through some of the city's most historic neighborhoods, revealing the untold stories of epidemics, riots, and grave sites that have shaped New York’s past
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
⚔️ Learn about the first NYC Catholic burial ground and the ensuing riot at St. Peter’s Church
💀 See the site of body-snatching and riots at the African Burial Ground
📊 Survey the death toll stats of past jails in the Civic Center
🪦 Visit the oldest existing Jewish graveyard in North America in the Two Bridges area
🏛️ Explore historic prisons, executions, and President Lincoln’s New York funeral procession at City Hall Park
🎖️ Visit the cenotaphs of Irish war heroes and political activists at St. Paul’s Chapel
General Info
📅 Date: Select date in ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 2.5 hours
📍 Location: Lower Manhattan, New York City
👤 Intended for adults, but children and teenagers can attend with parental discretion
Description
Take a chilling journey through New York’s macabre history on the Death in New York Walking Tour. From the haunting sites of burial grounds to the grim stories of epidemics, executions, and riots, this tour uncovers the darker side of New York's past. Explore the fascinating history of how death has shaped the city, with stops at infamous landmarks like the African Burial Ground, St. Paul’s Chapel, and Chinatown.
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