Private or Group | Black Joy: The African American Heritage of New York Virtual Tour

Learn the stories of abolitionists, suffragists, civil rights activists, literary giants, jazz legends, religious leaders, and educators who dedicated their efforts to enhancing the lives of their fellow citizens.

We cover a diverse range of topics, including African-American heroes during the Revolutionary War and Civil War, stops on the Underground Railroad, neighborhood tours of historically black neighborhoods in the five boroughs (including Bedford-Stuyvesant and Harlem), Black self-empowerment organizations during the 19th century, the Harlem Renaissance, Jazz, and the birth of Hip-Hop, the arrival of Caribbean-Americans and their impact on NYC, The Great Migration, Civil Rights Movement, Weeksville, Sandy Ground, and Seneca Village Communities in NYC.

• The tour is offered virtually. Your group can stay in the comfort of their own home while an expert guide takes them through an interactive online experience.
• It is a 360-degree tour led by a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide.
• Questions can be asked throughout the tour.