Arab & Muslim American History Walking Tour Wednesday, November 18, 2026 3 – 5 PM Saturday, December 5, 2026 1 – 3 PM In-Person – Brooklyn Heights & Cobble Hill Join Asad Dandia, founder of New York Narratives, on this in-person walking tour uncovering the rich history of Arab and Muslim immigrants and businesses in Brooklyn […]
Design, Drama, Murals and Music: Sunnyside Arts and Culture Sunday, September 20, 2026 1 – 2:30 PM In-person Sunnyside, Queens Architects and city planners have long celebrated Sunnyside’s Art Deco buildings and the historic Sunnyside Gardens district, but everyone can appreciate the many sights and stories of the neighborhood’s culture and creativity. This tour traces […]
Historic Hotels of Midtown from the Gilded Age to the Jazz Age Thursday, October 15, 2026 10 AM – 12 PM In-person Midtown, Manhattan This outdoor walking tour tells the story of the famous hotels of Midtown from The Plaza and St. Regis to the Peninsula and Waldorf Astoria. Learn what the neighborhood was like […]
Bushwick Then & Now Walking Tour Saturday, October 3, 2026 2 – 3:30 PM In person Bushwick, Brooklyn Join us for a walk through the streets of Bushwick tracing the industrial, residential, civic and recreational history and architecture that made it a successful and prosperous community. Today, much of that built environment is in danger […]
Art Deco Beyond the Grand Concourse Walking Tour Saturday, October 10th, 2026 1 – 2:30PM In-Person Kingsbridge Heights, Bronx Join John Howard of the Bronx Art Deco Apartment House Archive (BADAHA) for a walking tour exploring Art Deco designed buildings in the Kingsbridge Heights and Fordham Manor neighborhoods of the Bronx. Many buildings in these […]
Preserving the People’s Playground: A Coney Island Walking Tour Saturday, August 29, 2026 1 – 2:30 PM In-person Coney Island, Brooklyn Discover the history, thrills and perseverance of one of New York City’s most iconic neighborhoods on this 90-minute in-person guided walking tour. Coney Island’s legendary streets are home to the birthplace of America’s amusement […]
Petals and Pushcarts: A Floral District Walking Tour Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 9:30-11AM In-Person Midtown, Manhattan Tucked into the West Twenties of Manhattan is the lesser-known Floral District. For generations, families have been growing plants and designing bouquets for New York City in this area, from small-scale pushcart florists to large-scale wholesale shops. Join us […]
Saturday, June 6, 2026 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Stuyvesant North is a part of the larger Bedford-Stuyvesant, with a collection of rare Queen Anne, Neo-Grec and Romanesque Revival brownstones built between 1860 and 1902, as well as important apartment buildings, houses of worship, and commercial structures. Many of the builders were designed by […]
On this two-hour walking tour, we will explore the Yard’s rich naval and labor history through examining historical documents, listening to oral histories from workers and sailors, and visiting historic buildings, including Civil War-era machine shops, the Yard’s museum and visitor center at BLDG 92, and a working dry dock still used today for ship repair.
Built to supply American forces in World War I, this enormous Cass Gilbert-designed complex served as a supply base for the American military for nearly 50 years. Today, this thriving industrial park is home to over 100 companies in a wide array of industries, from precision manufacturers to biotech researchers, online retailers to chocolatiers.
