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More than any other neighborhood in New York City, Harlem is defined by its
people. On this walking tour, you see where some of the strong and intrepid residents of this famous neighborhood made
their mark. From George Washington to Adam Clayton Powell Jr., the movers and shakers of Harlem were among history's
greatest New Yorkers.
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What does George Washington have to do with Harlem? More than you might think.
Come see the site of one of the decisive early battles of the American Revolution and the house where he stayed, one of the
oldest buildings in New York.
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This statue is of one of Harlem's native sons, the first black chairman of
a major Congressional committee. Come hear how he led a boycott of a segregated department store decades before the
birth of the civil rights movement, paving the way for many of the other great Harlemites whose lives are explored on
this tour.
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Modern Harlem was built on Jazz. This famous photograph commemorates
many of the great Jazz musicians who made the neighborhood what it is. On our walking tour, we visit the location of
this picture and discuss what it meant to the neighborhood, the city, and the world of music.
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Book this tour!
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Matthew Baker, Licensed Tour Guide of New York City, (718) 249-5253, baker.tours@yahoo.com
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