Brooklyn heights north, starring henry ward beecher along with a great supporting cast! –

"friendly native new yorker" walking tours! (new you are able to, ny)

Please Be Aware That This Can Be A "TWILIGHT TOUR, Having A LATER Beginning TIME.

Brooklyn Heights was the very first-ever New york city neighborhood designated a Historic District, and most of this history is rooted in 19th-century abolitionism and occasions prior to the Civil War. Yet there’s more than that. Learn about Brooklyn Heights’ role within the Subterranean Railroad contributing to the bigger-than-existence minister Henry Ward Beecher, in addition to why Abraham Lincoln subsequently switched lower a unique lunch invitation from among the wealthiest Republicans who the tot once held by Marquis de Lafayette increased as much as be what went down to 2 enthusiasts around the Titanic where Washington Roebling spied on regarding his Brooklyn Bridge and just how feminist and something-time Presidential candidate Victoria Woodhull uncovered a red-hot sex scandal, all within the confines of the apparently modest group of roads.

Where you can meet: Meet while watching Hotel Saint George, on a corner of Clark Street and Henry Street.

When you should meet: 4:45 pm for any 5pm start. I’ll be holding an indication that reads, "Brooklyn Heights NORTH".

Train: Go ahead and take 2,3 to "Clark Street" and you are right within the Hotel Saint George’s subway station. Come outdoors and discover us around the corner.Check MTA Weekender for just about any updates before venturing out: http://web.mta.info/weekender.html

Fee: $20, $15 for seniors 65 + with evidence of age. Cash only, exact change appreciated! Please bring bills, not coins. Sorry, don’t bring dogs or minor children age 17 or below around the tours. No audio taping or video taping permitted.

The tour is going to be roughly 2.5 hrs lengthy. For sunshine, make sure to bring a hat along with a bottle water. Look into the weather reports at the time from the tour if there’s an opportunity of rain, please take the own umbrella. While Friendly Native tours walk usually do occur around the date and at that time they’re scheduled, occasionally they’ll be postponed in the event of high temperatures or high possibility of rain, as well as an email sent to that particular effect to any or all who’ve registered for that event.

The closest restrooms for this location are within the restaurant next door from your meeting place. Create a small purchase (just like a danish) and employ the facilities like a customer. Make sure to "take proper care of things" before the beginning of the tour!

Resourse: https://meetup.com/Friendly-Native-New-Yorker-Walking-Tours/occasions/240714428/