Battle of Harlem Heights: Revolutionary War Walking Tour

Explore the site of the first American victory of the Revolution after the Declaration of Independence, here in Manhattan!

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Tour Highlights:

• The Road to Harlem: Hear about the tumultuous events and bloody conflicts that led to this fight in a northern Manhattan buckwheat field in September 1776
• Walk the Battleground: Retrace the footsteps of George Washington and his troops on a hilly, mile and a half journey through the heights and see how the terrain gave Washington the edge
• A Much Needed Win: Learn how this American victory (the first since Lexington and Concord) emboldened George Washington and his troops after two major defeats
• The Home of Alexander Hamilton: See where this famous founding father lived in Manhattan during the final years of his life
• The Legacy of Harlem Heights: Uncover stories of more pivotal battles and skirmishes that made NYC an integral part of the fight for independence
  

About This Tour:

Most New Yorkers don't know their city was a battleground from August to November 1776 — from Gravesend in Brooklyn to Pelham in the Bronx. The Battle of Harlem Heights was a turning point.

On September 16th, 1776, after two crushing defeats, Washington's forces surprised British troops...and won. On this mile-and-a-half walk through Morningside and Hamilton Heights, you'll walk the ground where it happened and see first hand how the hills you're climbing gave Patriot soldiers a strategic advantage.