January 18th 11-1pm and 1-3pm
A walking tour in Harlem celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At the center of African – American History and culture, Harlem is one of New York’s most significant neighborhoods. This tour explores the history of Harlem, from it’s origins as a Dutch village in the 1600’s, through it’s transformation into the “Capital of Black America” by the 1920’s. Today Harlem remains an important hub for African-American business, politics, art and culture. Harlem features a wide array of historic churches, theaters, clubs and homes. Stops on the tour could include: Abyssinian Baptist Church, The Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture, Striver’s Row, the Apollo Theater, The Big Apple Nightclub and sites associated with the Harlem Renaissance, Madame C.J. Walker, Marcus Garvey, Malcom X and many others. Cost $20 adults
Big Onion Tours (888) 606-walk http://bigonion.com