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New York Hamilton Tour: Young, Scrappy, And Hungry

    In this three-hour walking tour of Hamilton's New York we'll dive into the history of the late colonial period, explore the Revolutionary War in NYC, and discuss the Hamilton’s role in establishing American independence and how this impacts what, and who, America is today.

    Hamilton Tour NYC shows the history behind the musical

    Discover the role of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and other key figures in early American history

    Led by an expert in Revolutionary and Colonial American history

    Highlights

    This Hamilton Tour together at the southern-most tip of Manhattan, which was founded as New Amsterdam by the Dutch in 1643. Its proximity to the Hudson River was a contributing factor in the colony’s prosperity and economic growth, and it eventually became the most important port for the British Empire. Hamilton himself was born and raised in the West Indies, was orphaned at age 13, and arrived to the colonies in 1772. He quickly became involved in politics, joining the militia and later serving as Washington’s chief of staff during the war. At the present-day site of the Museum of the American Indian, we’ll explore Hamilton's immigrant identity and consider the multi-ethnic communities that were already beginning to grow and shape what would eventually become the United States.

    Cancellation policy

    These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

    The Revolutionary War and 1776

    Walking through Battery Park and on to Bowling Green, we’ll study the political position of these parks in protecting New York into the 18th century. Here, we’ll focus on the shift from Dutch colonization to the British Empire and Hamilton’s important role in the Revolutionary War. Ever-increasing economic trade, combined with the Seven Years War and increased angst about imperial taxation, caused colonists to revolt, resulting in a series of key events such as the Second Continental Congress and Battle of Yorktown, in which Hamilton played a crucial role. We’ll discover more about Hamilton’s friendship with figures like Marquis de Lafayette and John Laurens, their influential roles in the war and their contributions to the colony’s independence from Great Britain.

    Becoming the United States of America

    Passing by Fraunces Tavern, a popular meeting spot for the Sons of Liberty and where Washington bid his famous farewell, we’ll look at the role of Hercules Mulligan, a friend of Hamilton’s, in serving as spy and saving Washington’s life on two occasions. Walking towards Trinity Church, we’ll consider the role of religion in the British Empire during the eighteenth century, and visit the gravesite of Hamilton, his wife Eliza, and Angelica Schuyler. Our time together will end near City Hall Park and the US Treasury, to which Hamilton was appointed Secretary, and was just one of many legacies he left during his prolific career after the war.

    Tour meeting point

    The entrance of Trinity Church, Fraunces Tavern

    Tour Timings:

    The tour starts at 10:00 Am everyday.

    Tour Duration

    Your tour duration is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes

    Validity

    Your ticket is valid only for the date and time of your scheduled

    On the day of your experience, display your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID at the tour meeting point located at the entrance of Trinity Church, Fraunces Tavern.

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