Jewish Colonial History in New York City

Jewish Colonial History in New York City

For anyone interested in the American Jewish experience, this tour explore the origin story of a community that has been contributing to the American story since the earliest days of colonization. Later American Jewish history is much more heavily explored, but seldom to we explore the stories of the first Jews to the continent, the first synagogue, and the Jews of the Revolution.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Castle Clinton National Monument, 26 Wall St Battery Park, New York City, NY 10005-1996

At Castle Clinton, we'll learn the history of the fort (built for the War of 1812) and it's role as an immigration hub in NYC from 1855-1890. Today, this is where tickets are sold for Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: National Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Grn, New York City, NY 10004-1415

This glorious structure was built as a Customs House, but was also the site of the first fort built to defend the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: New York Stock Exchange, 20 Broad St, New York City, NY 10005-2601

We'll see the epicenter of the American financial system, as well as the Fearless Girl statue that boldly confronts the giant structure.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Federal Hall, 26 Wall St, New York City, NY 10005-1996

The site where George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States, where the Bill of Rights was ratified, and where the first Congress sat.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, 180 Greenwich St World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007-0089

A visit to Lower Manhattan has to include a stop at the 911 Memorial.

Duration: 15 minutes