The Irish of Lower Manhattan Part 1

This will be a guided tour (with much commentary) which will highlight locations that figured in the mass emigration of the Irish to New York. Starting at the Castle Clinton National Monument we will vend our way North and East, ending at The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral on Mulberry Street.

The hundreds of thousands of Irish arriving at the Port of New York during the Famine Years (1845-1855) created the largest urban enclave of the Irish in the world. I will expound on the profound effect this had on the social/political history of New York City.

Will be walking at a moderate (not slow) pace. The walk will last close to four hours and will cover about 5 miles. There will be ample restrooms stops but no lunch break.

The main route of our expedition was devised by that eminent historian and raconteur, Dr. James Williams.

The nearest Subways at the end of the walk are the Spring and Bleeker Streets Stations (#6 Train) and the Broadway-Lafayette Street Station (the D, F and #6 Train)

Heavy rain/snow or other forms of extreme weather will cancel the walk. Please check this site for updates.

LEADER: Bob Lazzaro email: rlazzaro4@aol.com
Please direct all questions concerning the walk to my email address above. I will endeavor to answer all of them. There is no need to clutter up the comment section below with personal reflections or predictions of the weather conditions that you "foresee" on the day of the event. I will delete all unnecessary comments.

I will use a voice amplification device to foster better understanding and clarity between myself and all who are attending.