Discover Louis Armstrong’s Queens — Museum Tour & Memorial Walk
Details
Join the Shorewalkers for a special cultural and musical journey through Louis Armstrong’s Queens: from his beloved home in Corona to his final resting place in Flushing Cemetery.
We’ll begin with a guided tour of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, then enjoy an 8-mile walk through Flushing Meadows–Corona Park to the cemetery and looping back to Flushing Main Street.
Meet
Date & Time: Saturday, November 22, at 10:00 AM
Location: Corner of Roosevelt Ave and 111th Street, outside CTown Supermarket (111 Street Station on the 7 train)
We’ll walk together from the subway station to the museum (a short 10-minute walk).
Louis Armstrong House Museum
Step inside the home where Louis and Lucille Armstrong lived from 1943 to 1971. Preserved just as they left it, the house offers a rare, personal look into the life of this jazz icon.
- Tour start: 10:30am
- Duration: approx 1 hours
- Limited group size: 2 groups of 14 people each (max. 28 participants in total)
- Admission: 12$ per person (group rate, which is lower than a senior rate!)
👉 Advance payment is not required, but please only sign up if you truly intend to join the tour and are comfortable with the $12 admission fee. This helps us keep our group reservations fair and ensures that everyone who wants to attend has a chance.
Walk to Flushing Cemetery
After the museum visit, we’ll continue with a 4–5-mile walk through Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Kissena Park, and surrounding greenways to Flushing Cemetery, where we’ll visit Louis Armstrong’s grave.
We will then walk back approx 3 miles to Flushing Main Street, where this walk ends.
Good to know
- Bring water and snacks. We will stop for a late lunch/ snack in Flushing Meadows Park. Food available for purchase.
- Subway service alert: On weekends, the 7 train does not run between Mets–Willets Point and Flushing–Main Street. Use replacement buses or the LIRR as alternatives.
- Fairly moderate walking pace.
Special thanks to Ivan, who took the initial idea and brought it to life by scouting the route and creating this wonderful walk connecting Louis Armstrong’s home and resting place.
Hike leaders:
Sigrid Stropnik (text 404-991-8229 with your name)
Ivan F.