Alexander Hamilton's New York: Tracing the American Founding Father's Steps

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 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.

Testimonials

"George brought Alexander Hamilton to life as he told us about the young man who helped form this nation. Very interesting with information I was excited to learn about .Nicely presented with documentation and pictures. Well done. A few people in the small group knew a bit about American Revolutionary History and New York City from 1774 to 1804. George knew his stuff and was eager to explore interesting tidbits with them to benefit everyone on the tour. He also provided resources for further discovery." -Joe

"We covered a lot of ground in lower Manhattan. It was interesting to realize the extent of the city at the time." -Kelly

"I appreciated how the tour guide showed images of the spaces from the time period - good use of paintings and sketches!" -Katie

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