Exploring Brooklyn Heights: Authors, Abolitionism, Amazing Views

Tickets: $39.98 (advance registration required)

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From its beginnings in the early 1800s as a retreat for wealthy New Yorkers escaping the overcrowding of lower Manhattan, to the modern neighborhood that looks much like it did 100 years ago, Brooklyn Heights has a fascinating history to tell, one that in many ways mirrors the journey of New York itself. This is the story of where modern Brooklyn was born, and why it remains one of the most prominent and vital neighborhoods in all of New York City.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the rich tapestry and lesser-known tales of Brooklyn Heights, a New York City neighborhood that has shaped American history and culture throughout the past 200 years.

Led by NYC Tour Guide Michael Morgenthal , our on-the-ground exploration of this small, yet influential waterfront neighborhood will include:

-A look at its pivotal role in The American Revolution , and how The Continental Army was almost squashed there in 1776
-A visit to the many religious institutions based in the neighborhood, including the rise and recent departure of the Jehovah's Witnesses
-Stories of the neighborhood's strong ties to the abolitionist movement , with a look at homes that were reputed stops on the Underground Railroad to pastor Henry Ward Beecher of Plymouth Church, whose strong support for the abolition of slavery enticed Abraham Lincoln to speak there on several occasions
-A stop at the houses of literary giants who called the neighborhood their home , including Walt Whitman, Truman Capote, and Thomas Wolfe
-A visit to the Brooklyn Heights promenade with sweeping views of Manhattan to discuss the past, present, and future of development and preservation in Brooklyn Heights — from the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, to the birth of the landmarks preservation movement, to the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway's (BQE) construction and now controversial plans for its reconstruction

See you there!

*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking!
**This tour will conclude at the corner of Henry & Middagh Streets, which is close to the A/C train at High Street and the pedestrian entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge

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Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours