John Jay’s Not-So-Big City: A Walk Through the History of Old New York | Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

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John Jay’s Not-So-Big City: A Walk Through the History of Old New York

Location

Lower Manhattan- Bowling Green
Broadway & Morris St.
New York, NY 10004

40.723008 -74.000633

County: Westchester
Region: Lower Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 21, 2019, 10:00AM

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Founding Father John Jay was a native son of New York City, but the city he knew was not the metropolis we know today. This tour takes us along many of the same streets John Jay walked as we visit locations where he lived, worked, played, and prayed. Plan to walk approximately 2 miles during this 3-hour tour. Water bottles are recommended. Organization Hosting the Event John Jay Homestead State Historic Site

Registration

Advance registration required.
Register by 9/15 Register at johnjayhomestead.org/events
Advance registration required. $20; $15 members Friends of John Jay Homestead

Additional Information

Some uneven paved surfaces.
Additional Equipment Required: No

Trip Duration (hours): 3
Difficulty: Easy
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 12
Length (miles): 2.25
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly: Yes
Walking Distance to Amtrak or Metro North Station: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No
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