2 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Join us on our Downtown LGBTQ+ Activism Walking Tour! Embark on a transformative journey through Lower Manhattan, where we will visit significant historic sites that have shaped the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement. These are the places where unspoken heroes spoke truth to power, igniting pivotal protests and fighting tirelessly for justice. As we explore City Hall, Wall Street, Battery Park, and other landmarks, you’ll be inspired to uncover your own inner activist and become a part of the legacy of resilience, activism, and progress.
Learn about the historic protests that occurred at this site, as well as the importance and impact of the waterfront on the LGBTQ+ community. We’ll also get a view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
As we share the history of the ACT UP protests at Wall Street, we’ll stand near the Fearless Girl monument, created in 2017.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
At the largest stock exchange in the world, we’ll uplift the voices of AIDS activists from ACT UP who stood here protesting lack of availability and affordability of early AIDS drugs.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We’ll share a bit of history about George Washington and his beloved guest at his Presidential inauguration.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
On our way to Hamilton’s grave, we’ll pass by Trinity Church.
• Admission Ticket Not Included
At our last stop, we’ll learn more about the protests that several LGBTQ+ organizations participated in during the fight for legal protections against discrimination.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free