This event is in the past.It took place on June 7, 2026 at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.










Walk through Van Cortlandt Park's hidden history. This guided tour traces the labor and legacy of enslaved and Indigenous people who built colonial New York, stopping at sites that honor their contributions and exploring the future memorial space.
hidden history
guided walk
colonial legacy
enslaved labor history
Tips
👟hiking shoes recommended for uneven trails
🎒bring water and snacks for the 90-minute walk
🪦part of Reimagining initiative for memorial space
Juneteenth: Enslaved African Legacy Tour










Walk through Van Cortlandt Park's hidden history. This guided tour traces the labor and legacy of enslaved and Indigenous people who built colonial New York, stopping at sites that honor their contributions and exploring the future memorial space.
hidden history
guided walk
colonial legacy
enslaved labor history
Tips
👟hiking shoes recommended for uneven trails
🎒bring water and snacks for the 90-minute walk
🪦part of Reimagining initiative for memorial space
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