Revolutionary Manhattan Tour - The Surrender of Fort Washington
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Learn about Manhattan's own major Revolutionary War battle, but very little known. Stand on the ramparts of the "Alamo of the Revolution." Eighteenth Century honor. Fort Washington Park, the George Washington Bridge and the Little Red Lighthouse. How not to build a fort. Howe to take one.
Tour conducted by Historian Frederick Cookinham.
Frederick Cookinham earned his Bachelor's degree in American History at Cortland State College in 1976, and his Master's at Brooklyn College in 1987. He is the author of the (hopefully) forthcoming book, THE AGE OF RAND.
All tours are $15, $10 for children and seniors. No reservations needed, but call to confirm: tours subject to cancellation without notice.
Private tours are also available for $20 per person: just give Fred a call.
"Lively ... Extraordinarily educational." --Daughters of the American Revolution
Location: Meet at 10 a.m. at the SOUTH entrance of Fort Tryon Park, on Margaret Corbin Plaza, at the end of Ft. Washington Avenue. Take the "A" train to 190th Street and take the elevator in the subway station to the top of the hill.
Sponsor(s): Century Walking Tours
Contact: Frederick Cookinham | 917-607-9019 |
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