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♠️😲♠️ **W.O.W. Spades Night** ♠️😲♠️ Washington on Wednesday (W.O.W.) - 3rd Wednesday Spades in DC 🌟Spades in DC! We are trying a new location. If things go well, we may meet there more often. Come hang out with us and have a great time! No partner is needed! Find one onsite. All skill levels are welcome. Here are the details: 📌 Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken - Navy Yard 300 Tingey St SE #150, Washington, DC 20003 📆 Posted in multiple groups. So, expect a nice crowd. 🌟 The fun starts at 5:30pm! RSVP today. 🚌 One block from Navy Yard Metro Station 🚗 Street Parking available. See photo section for nearby parking lots/garages. 🍷 Alcoholic beverages are available! 🍗 Please support the business by ordering food/drinks.

Join DC Metro Crafts for the mid-month meetup! Bring your own cross stitch, knitting, crochet, or other portable craft. The Southwest Library is right off the Waterfront Metro. We'll be in Meeting Room 1. Go through both glass double doors and loop around to the right to find us. There are plenty of tables to spread out.

I'm going to host this walk again since we had small (but mighty) group last time due to rain **Time:** \~6pm-8:15pm **Start/End Location:** Columbia Heights Metro Station (plaza across from Lidl etc) **Map:** [Plotaroute](https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3162591?units=km) **Millage:** 4.0 **Terrain:** There will mostly be paved and level ground. **Route:** * Start at Columbia Heights Metro and walk north up 14th St to around Spring Rd. * Go east along Spring / nearby streets, then drop south through the interior rowhouse blocks toward Monroe. * Keep working south via 13th and side streets until the Florida Ave / W St . * Optional: stop by parking lot at Cardozo for a notable view of the city skyline * Swing west toward 16th St * Head north through Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park, along 16th, and nearby blocks. * Cut back east toward 14th St and finish at the Columbia Heights plaza / Metro. \-\-\- We try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early. Note, we often limit the RSVPs to keep group sizes manageable. If you are on the waitlist but would really like to join, reach out to the organizer. Our events prioritize metro accessibility by meeting and ending at metro stations. Sometimes we start/stop at the same station, sometimes we do not. Please double check the event description to see if you can manage transportation. If you've enjoyed our walks please consider donating a few bucks to help us keep this group running (meetup is expensive!). [Donation Link](https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2158403661070336114)

**This talk has completely sold out in advance and no door tickets will be available.** [Profs and Pints DC](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“The Folklore of Love Spells,”** on the use of magic to influence romantic destinies, with Cory Thomas Hutcheson, folklorist, lecturer at Middle Tennessee State University, and author of *New World Witchery: A Trove of North American Folk Magic.* [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/folklore-of-love-spells](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/folklore-of-love-spells) .] Looking for a distinct follow-up to Valentine’s Day? Come to the Washington D.C.’s Hill Center for a rich, ribald, and riotous exploration of the use of romantic enchantments in history and folklore. You’ll feel spellbound as you listen to folklorist Cory Thomas Hutcheson, who has earned a big following of loyal fans in giving Profs and Pints talks in Nashville. On his visit to the nation’s capital he’ll discuss a delicious assortment of methods—alluring and occasionally appalling—that people historically have used to find, catch, or hold others to them. Dr. Hutcheson will present talismans, potions, charms, and more from the pages of history, exploring the principles at work in each. You'll hear about how counting stars can lead to dreams of future lovers, why some women in the Ozarks once nailed turkey wishbones above their doors, and how a meal of fish, cheese, or chocolate might lead to seduction—or the hospital. His talk will cover everything from fortune-telling charms designed to predict the future of a relationship to secretive formulae intended to drive a couple apart. Look Cupid in the eye and ask him "Why?" as we explore this raucous mixture of magic, belief, folklore, and story. If nothing else, you’ll end up loving this learning experience. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image from Gratis Graphics (Pixexid / Creative Commons).

♠️😲♠️ W.O.W. Spades Night ♠️😲♠️ Washington on Wednesday (W.O.W.) - 3rd Wednesday Spades in DC 🌟Spades in DC! We are trying a new location. If things go well, we may meet there more often. Come hang out with us and have a great time! No partner is needed! Find one onsite. All skill levels are welcome. Here are the details: 📌 Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken - Navy Yard 300 Tingey St SE #150, Washington, DC 20003 📆 Posted in multiple groups. So, expect a nice crowd. 🌟 The fun starts at 5:30pm! RSVP today. 🚌 One block from Navy Yard Metro Station 🚗 Street Parking available. See photo section for nearby parking lots/garages. 🍷 Alcoholic beverages are available! 🍗 Please support the business by ordering food/drinks.

Do you like having a reason to get up and get out the door in the morning? How about regular events to make part of your routine? If that's you, join us on Wednesday mornings! Drop in for as long as you like during the session, just leave a comment in the event here if you plan to arrive more than an hour after the start time. And please update your RSVP if you can no longer attend.

**\*\*Please note this event is in-person only.\*\* We have limited space, please do not RSVP if you are not planning on joining us in person in D.C. at SEI.** The villainous **Lord Taart Chart** has emerged from the shadows once again, and he’s targeting your data! In a brazen attack, he’s stolen your carefully curated data and locked it deep inside his fortified **Azure Vault**. **Your Mission:** You and your team must rise to the challenge, confronting Lord Taart Chart’s wicked ways by solving his **10 Power Query Puzzles**. These devious challenges will test your ability to wrangle, transform, and tame even the messiest of data. Join us at SEI for a reprise of our most popular session from Power BI Days DC 2025, a fiendishly tricky collaborative game developed by our very own John Kerski. In March, Lord Taart Chart will hit the road for his first ever appearance on the national stage at FabCon Atlanta.

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Washington.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Come join us in call and response chanting (kirtan) of ancient mantras! Mantras are melodic phrases in the ancient language of Sanskrit that allow us to travel beyond the incessant ruminations of our mind and touch a part of ourselves that can only be reached by the sound of our own voices. The self calling out to the SELF and being heard! This event is free, but donations are appreciated 🙏🏾 Devadas is a kirtaniya, composer and artist hailing from Brooklyn, New York. He leads kirtans throughout the world and has recorded a wide variety of acclaimed CDs, including his latest releases, 3 Prayers and Radio Nada. In 2012, Devadas collaborated with indie-rock icon J Mascis to produce and record the film score for the feature documentary One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das. Devadas produced Nina Rao’s chant album, Antarayaami, and in 2016 launched the Lokah Peace Project, an online and ever-expanding video project aimed at inspiring reflection, empathy and harmony.

Happy New Year, Folks! On Saturday, we will hike to the National Cathedral from Cleveland Park. Our hike will combine glorious architecture, one of the most expensive neighborhoods in DC, the least-known best trail in the city, and a shortcut through the woods past the International School to Macomb Street. The featured photo is from a hike last Spring. John kindly updated the map to parallel the route we take. The hike has some uphill stretches going to the Cathedral but tame stuff mostly. There is an [old-style Italian deli](https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=vace%27s%20italian%20deli&tbs=lrf:!1m4!1u3!2m2!3m1!1e1!1m4!1u2!2m2!2m1!1e1!1m4!1u1!2m2!1m1!1e1!1m4!1u1!2m2!1m1!1e2!1m4!1u22!2m2!21m1!1e1!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e1!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:9&tbm=lcl&rflfq=1&num=10&rldimm=10778690468746188451&lqi=ChN2YWNlJ3MgaXRhbGlhbiBkZWxpSIrbzePngICACFonEAAQARACGAAYARgCIhN2YWNlJ3MgaXRhbGlhbiBkZWxpKgQIAxACkgEEZGVsaZoBJENoZERTVWhOTUc5blMwVkpRMEZuU1VRMk9EVjFNbXBCUlJBQqoBHwoJL20vMDl5MmsyEAEqECIMaXRhbGlhbiBkZWxpKADgAQA&phdesc=clTALiFHOKU&ved=2ahUKEwiK9_Te7bv8AhUoM1kFHZdeCKYQvS56BAgLEAE&sa=X&rlst=f#rlfi=hd:;si:10778690468746188451,l,ChN2YWNlJ3MgaXRhbGlhbiBkZWxpSIrbzePngICACFonEAAQARACGAAYARgCIhN2YWNlJ3MgaXRhbGlhbiBkZWxpKgQIAxACkgEEZGVsaZoBJENoZERTVWhOTUc5blMwVkpRMEZuU1VRMk9EVjFNbXBCUlJBQqoBHwoJL20vMDl5MmsyEAEqECIMaXRhbGlhbiBkZWxpKADgAQA,y,clTALiFHOKU;mv:%5B%5B39.1842519,-77.05127639999999%5D,%5B38.9198496,-77.1609544%5D%5D;tbs:lrf:!1m4!1u3!2m2!3m1!1e1!1m4!1u2!2m2!2m1!1e1!1m4!1u1!2m2!1m1!1e1!1m4!1u1!2m2!1m1!1e2!1m4!1u22!2m2!21m1!1e1!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e1!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:9) named Vace's a block from the hike start/finish point that has great pizzas by the slice. ❶ **What we'll do:** * Let's meet at Cleveland Park Metro (on the formerly TARGET side of Connecticut Ave NW) and walk down Connecticut Ave NW, cross at the Kennedy-Warren, follow Devonshire and Courtland Pl NW to 29th St NW, and follow 29th St south to Cleveland Ave SW. We'll turn right onto Cleveland Ave NW and follow in northwest to Garfield Ave NW, turn left, and follow Garfield to the cathedral grounds. * After walking through the cathedral grounds we will exit on the north side, go down Woodley to Klingle, and then head down the Klingle Valley Trail. There is a dirt turnoff that leads via twists and turns up past the Washington International School and over to Macomb St NW, coming out very close to Cleveland Park Library. From there we will follow Connecticut Ave NW back to our startng point. * Total distance is roughly 4 miles and should take slightly over 2 hours. The surface is mostly paved. It's uphill 266 ft to the Cathedral, fairly level in the Cathedral area, and then a downhill jaunt to Rock Creek and uphill 46 feet back to the Metro, for a total of 312 feet elevation gain. * Google map: https://tinyurl.com/3zpy9aeh ❷ **How to get there:** * Metro: Cleveland Park Metro Station is on the Red Line. * Driving: The street address is 3599 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, and there is parallel parking available on surrounding streets: ○ From the north, along the I-495 Beltway, take the MD-185S / Connecticut Ave exit and drive south 5.1 miles on Connecticut Ave. The meetup location will be on your left. ○ From south of the Potomac, cross Arlington Memorial Bridge, turning right onto the ramp for Rock Creek Parkway/Kennedy Center. Merge onto Ohio St and turn left onto Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW, staying to your left onto Rock Creek Parkway/Shoreham Dr and continuing onto 24th St NW. Turn left onto Connecticut St NW and the meetup location at Cleveland Park Metro Station will be on your right, just past the zoo. ❸ **What to bring:** Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired. Dogs must be leashed at all times. ❹ **Weather:** The forecast is sunny and 55. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/mrywcdte ❺ **Advisory:** As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers. ❻ **Administrative stuff:** There are restrooms near Cleveland Park Metro and the Cleveland Park Public Library. The National Cathedral has accessible bathrooms as well. ❼ **Notes:** * Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 * Vace Italian Delicatessen, 3315 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, (202) 363-1999, https://vaceitaliandeli.com/

### **NEW YORK - TECH PITCH & INVESTOR NETWORKING** Join us for an exciting evening where founders, investors, and innovators in **AI, SaaS, Tech and Tech fields** come together to connect, collaborate, and create opportunities. 🚀 **What to expect:** * **Startup Pitches** – Founders present their projects to investors & peers. * **Networking Sessions** – Meet like-minded entrepreneurs, potential partners, and investors. * **Keynote Insights** – Hear from speakers on the future of AI, Web3, and venture opportunities. * **Open Discussions** – Exchange ideas, challenges, and solutions in an informal setting. 🎯 **Who should attend:** * Startup founders looking for funding & exposure * Investors exploring high-potential opportunities * Tech enthusiasts & builders in Tech industry * Professionals curious about the startup ecosystem or expanding networking 📍 **Details:** * **Time:** 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM * **Dress Code:** Smart casual * **Bring:** Business cards / LinkedIn ready to connect ✨ Whether you’re raising capital, looking for a co-founder, or simply want to expand your network, this is the room you need to be in. 🎟 Tickets & Registration: If PayPal is not convenient for you, you can also register or purchase tickets via our official platforms: • Luma:[https://luma.com/ikrz81ou](https://luma.com/ikrz81ou) • Eventbrite:[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980582004090?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980582004090?aff=oddtdtcreator) Choose the option that works best for you. See you there!

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1981158405121](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1981158405121) New York City wasn’t just built on ambition — it was built on trash. While the city is famous for its race to the skies, its growth has always depended on what was buried or swept up below. From survival to scandal to unexpected innovation, it’s time to explore the city’s overlooked ecosystem of garbage and vermin — one that shares a story just as compelling as the skyline above. Join [New York Adventure Club](https://www.nyadventureclub.com "https://www.nyadventureclub.com") as we hit the streets of Lower Manhattan to uncover how garbage, rats, and sanitation crises left their mark — not just on the city's physical landscape, but also its public health systems and political history. Led by Suzanne Reisman — a NYC licensed tour guide, author of *Off the Beaten Subway Track*, and graduate of both the NYC Department of Health’s Rat Academy and Department of Sanitation’s Trash Academy — our unique experience will include: * **A walk along Wall Street** to examine its origins as a colonial garbage dump and its troubling role in early New York history * **A stroll through the South Street Seaport area** exploring landfill expansion, the former Fulton Fish Market, and notorious rat lore * **A visit to DeLury Square and surrounding alleys** to unpack the 1968 sanitation strike, union power, and NYC’s garbage politics * **An exploration of Ann Street and Theatre Alley** highlighting real rat incidents, rat reproduction, and why we can't kill our way out of the rat problem * **An overview of how modern sanitation systems evolved** in response to garbage overload, vermin outbreaks, and civic pressure If we're lucky, we'll see some rats in action...from a distance! See you there! \*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking! \*\*This experience concludes at City Hall Park **About Suzanne** Suzanne Reisman specializes in unique, unusual tours of New York City. If you want to delve into the New York City that's off the beaten (subway) track, she literally wrote the book about it — *Off the Beaten Subway Track: New York City's Best Unusual Attractions*. A proudly foul-mouthed flâneuse who loves exploring the city, Suzanne brings humor, curiosity, and 30+ years of lived experience in her adopted hometown to every tour. She is a NYC licensed tour guide, a graduate of the NYC Department of Health’s Rat Academy and the Sanitation Foundation’s Trash Academy, and a member of the NYC Rat Pack (New York’s elite squad of dedicated anti-rat activists). She holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from The New School, a Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University, and a BA from NYU. Suzanne currently lives in Manhattan with her husband, her teddy bear, and the ghost of her 13 lb. pet rabbit — and still insists on calling soda “pop” and sneakers “gym shoes.” Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

RSVPs begin Monday, February 2nd at 9:00pm. Space is set aside for new members, first timers and real estate clients who land on the waiting list. Make sure to email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot. This tour is free with a welcome optional contribution to your guide at the end via zelle, venmo or cash. **Your RSVP represents a firm commitment given the large amount of interest in our events! No repeats please.** **OVERVIEW** Join us for a guided adventure in NYC's largest pan-Asian community to celebrate the Lunar New Year and indulge in the culture and history of this unique neighborhood. **We'll start in the heart of downtown in front of the public library and watch part of the annual Lunar New Year parade - a feast of floats, vibrant costumes and dancing. We'll also check out some local bakeries for noshing.** **Restrooms: Arrive early to use the restroom inside the library.** **Other Tour Highlights** After watching the parade, we'll take in some local history that includes the Flushing Freedom mile that includes some of the oldest standing buildings in NYC including a mid-17th century farmhouse that served as the home of Quaker leader John Bowne. He and his fellow Quakers helped establish religious freedom in America. The tour will end convenient to downtown Flushing and transportation. Optional "afterparty" and additional walk to Ganesh Hindu Temple and their restaurant, "The Canteen." Cheers, Your organizer and guide, Hank Orenstein hankorenstein@gmail.com 646-596-3005

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1980470967978](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1980470967978) From getting looted by British soldiers during the American Revolution to George Washington forgetting to return two books (c'mon, George!), one New York City membership library dating back to 1754 has been through it all. But how has a book collection managed to keep its doors open for over 250 years? It's time to uncover the secrets of New York City's oldest library like never before. Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive trip through the members-only New York Society Library (NYSL), the oldest cultural institution in New York City, which contains over 300,000 volumes. Led by one of the New York Society Library librarians, our behind-the-scenes experience at the historic 1917 John S. Rogers Italianate townhouse will include: -A brief introduction to the library’s rich history and history, and overview of its most famous members including George Washington, John Jay, Herman Melville, and Willa Cather -A private walkthrough of the major public and members-only spaces, including the archives, book bindery, and wood-paneled writers’ rooms -An exclusive peek at the staff-only conservation studio to see the library's older and decorated books -A detailed look at the current literary-themed exhibition Click here to see pictures from one of our last visits to NYSL! See you there! \*This experience is limited to 6 guests \*\*Due to the venue's COVID-19 protocols, guests must be fully vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 virus (proof of vaccination required at door) and be wearing a mask to enter the building's premises Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service. Categories: In-Person, Mansions & Private Clubs

RSVPs open Tuesday, February 10th at 8:00pm. Space is set aside for new group members first and second timers, and real estate clients who land on the waiting list after RSVPing. Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot. To Bring: Snacks if you like, water to drink, dress for the weather. **Please also bring $12.00 cash for the guided tour.** *If you like you can Venmo or zelle me when you arrive if you don't wish to carry cash, although recommended if you plan to purchase food in the neighborhood.* **Make sure you check your travel route and time in advance given weekend subway changes. https://www.mta.info/** After the house tour we will have several stops during our guided walk through the Corona neighborhood where you can grab an optional bite (see below). **Total walking distance: approximately 2 miles, level terrain.** **Tour Overview** The Louis Armstrong's House-Museum, truly a one-of-a-kind place to experience the home of our greatest musicians who was also a fascinating person, along with learning about his wife Lucille, who actually chose the house. He grew up poor in New Orleans and despite becoming both hugely successful and wealthy, the Armstrongs chose to live in a modest house in a working class neighborhood. **Louis Armstrong House**: Tour begins at 10;30am across the street from the house at the new **Louis Armstrong Center**, address is 34-49 107th Street. Arrive a little early if you can to allow time for restrooms and to pay your admission fee. After our approximately house tour we'll traverse the Corona neighborhood and learn about its unique history from 17th century farms to urbanization and waves of immigrants from Italy and Latin American and the Caribbean. Corona has been home to famous jazz musicians and Louis Comfort Tiffany's glasswork's factory. We'll visit the site which is now a public school. Cosmetics mogul Estee Lauder was raised in Corona in an apartment above her father's hardware store. **Food/Noshing:** We'll make a stop at Leo's Latticini (aka Mama's), a traditional Italian deli that's been around for nearly 100 years. There's also abundant Latin American food and street food that you might find appetizing including Columbian and Ecuadorian bakeries and eateries, and the famous Ice King of Corona. **DIRECTIONS TO THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM and Louis Armstrong Center**: By Subway: Take the 7 train to 103 St-Corona Plaza. Choose the exit on the north side of Roosevelt Avenue, and then take the stairs on your left. Make a right (north) onto 103rd Street. Walk two blocks and make a right onto 37th Avenue. Walk 4 short blocks and make a left onto 107th Street. To meet our group enter the The Louis Armstrong Center which is the new building on the right side of the street a shortway down the block. The historic house is on the left. Driving directions and other info about the museum and the area here: https://www.louisarmstronghouse.org **Schedule:** 10:15am to 10:30am: Arrive, pay admission, use restroom 10:30am - 12:00 noon House Museum Tour (end time approximate) 12 Noon - 2:00pm: Walking Tour of Corona, Queens (including a food stop or two). Tour will end convenient to the #7 train. If you like you can visit the Queens Museum, NY Hall of Science or the Queens Zoo, all located within Flushing Meadows Corona Park, which also has remnants of the 1964 World's Fair. The Queens Museum is open until 5pm with pay what you wish admission: https://queensmuseum.org/ Thank you for your cooperation. Your organizer and guide. Hank 646-596-3005 hankorenstein@gmail.com (photo courtesy of the Louis Armstrong House Museum)

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1980470123452](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1980470123452) While the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton can be found in dozens of books, his most important moments can also be traced through the cobble-stoned streets of New York City's Financial District on Manhattan's southernmost tip. What hidden-in-plain-sight landmarks and secrets in this neighborhood shed light on Hamilton's incredible life and legacy? With the help of a retired National Park Service Ranger, it's time to hit the streets of FiDi and walk in the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton brief, but momentous life. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com) as we explore the historic sites and landmarks related to American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an iconic figure whose visionary ideas and indomitable spirit helped shape the America we know today. Led by George Tonkin — a licensed NYC tour guide, and retired National Park Service Ranger with vast experience working at Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Federal Hall National Memorial — our stroll through the Financial District will include: * A **brief overview of Hamilton's childhood**, from the hardships and sufferings he endured on his path to glory, to his incredible achievements leading up to his move to New York City in 1772 * A discussion about **The American Revolution and the** **toll New York paid for Independence during the war**, including how Hamilton rose from Captain of an artillery company to the right hand of Washington himself * **A visit to important landmarks and sites frequented or related to Hamilton**, such as 57 Maiden Lane (site of the Compromise of 1790, also known as the “Dinner Table Bargain”), Fraunces Tavern, Bowling Green, and his grave at Trinity Church * A **stop at the Federal Hall National Monument** to learn about the Federalist Period and the creation of the Federal Government of the United States * The **full scoop about the Hamilton and Burr Duel** and the 15 year feud between the two men After our experience concludes, head on over to Fraunces Tavern to purchase food and drinks at one of Hamilton's old haunts! See you there! \*Please bring water and comfortable shoes as we’ll be on our feet for most of the tour \*\*This tour concludes at Trinity Church at 89 Broadway **About George Tonkin** George is an historian and presenter, who put his BA in history from New Mexico Highlands University to good use for over 30 years working as an interpretive park ranger for the National Park Service. His specialty is colonial American History related to NYC. George worked at sites in the NYC area related to Alexander Hamilton. Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms). Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

Our epic 20 mile Lunar New Year walk is back! Celebrate the Year of the Horse with the Shorewalkers as we journey from Sunset Park Chinatown in Brooklyn to Flushing Chinatown in Queens - two of NYC's most vibrant Chinese communities. **When**: Sunday February 22, 2026; start at 9:30am **Where**: Outside 8 Ave subway station in Brooklyn, N train, take 8 Ave exit **Distance**: 20 miles, point to point from Brooklyn Chinatown to Queens Chinatown, approx. 7-8 hours Brisk pace, some hills and stairs **Walk details:** We will start this Lunar New Year walk in **Brooklyn's Chinatown on 8 Ave**, also called Sunset Park's Chinatown. It is one of the largest and fastest growing ethnic Chinese enclaves outside of Asia. We will walk along 8 Ave's festive Lunar New Year decorations and bustling markets. On our way we will walk through some of our favorite parks: Sunset Park, Prospect Park, Highland Park, Forest Park and Flushing Meadows. Also, discover some lesser known neighborhoods, like East Flatbush and Brownsville Our walk will end in **Flushing Queens**, which has the largest Chinese population in the city and, in fact, outside of Asia. It also is a true American fusion where you can find everything from McDonalds to Chinese seafood restaurants and from Starbucks to bubble tea cafes. Those interested can join us after the walk at a food court where you can purchase food & drinks. Bring cash! Bring lunch (no purchase at lunch spot possible) and plenty of water. Many dropout points along the route. Hike leaders: Sigrid Stropnik (text with your name: 404-991-8229) Maureen Barodin 718-954-1582 Jonathan Miller Ivan Falla