The History of NY
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The Tour Where It Happened
As a New York City walking tour guide, I regularly lead visitors through the city’s most storied neighborhoods, from Greenwich Village to the Financial District.
The Fall and Fade of Aaron Burr: A Life in New York After the Duel
On July 11, 1804, Aaron Burr stood on the dueling grounds of Weehawken, New Jersey, and fatally shot Alexander Hamilton—former Treasury Secretary, Federalist leader, and
Edward Hopper in Greenwich Village: The Solitary Genius Behind Nighthawks
Edward Hopper, one of America’s most evocative realist painters, lived a life marked by quiet intensity and unwavering artistic discipline. While much of his work
The Original Sound of the Village: The Lenape and the Forgotten Ground
Before the clang of subway brakes and the applause of Broadway shows, before Washington Square Park grew its iconic arch—there was a different rhythm beneath
Bob Dylan in Greenwich Village: Where the Wind Began to Blow
Epic Walking Tours Village Variety Walking Tour stops at Bob Dylan’s Greenwich Village home and other locations where Dylan frequented, played music, and sang. In
Between the Bricks: The History of Cherry Lane Theatre and Edna St. Vincent Millay
The brickwork of Greenwich Village has always been a canvas—painted with smoke, protest, and verse. In the quiet folds of Commerce Street stands a building
Why No Revolutionary War-Era Houses Remain in Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village, today a vibrant hub of art, culture, and historic architecture, offers a romantic glimpse into New York City’s past. Yet, despite its age