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George Washington's New York
TOUR BOOKLET
Tour length: 90 minutes
Walk in Washington's footsteps in Lower Manhattan with this booklet—and discover New York's dramatic colonial history from the rumblings of revolution to the birth of a new nation. The 12-page booklet features a walking tour map, historical imagery and the compelling story of Revolutionary War-era New York.
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The New Amsterdam Trail
AUDIO & MAP GUIDE
Tour length: 90 minutes
Travel back to the 17th century and the Dutch city that became New York with this self-guided walking tour through the Financial District. The tour packet includes a printable map guide and audio narration featuring writers and historians, including Russell Shorto, bestselling author of The Island at the Center of the World.
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DOWNLOADING THE TOUR BOOKLET
To download to a PC, right-click on the "download" links and choose "Save Link As..." from the menu that pops up. On a Mac, control-click and choose "Download Linked File." The file is a 7.3 mb pdf. Wait until the download is complete, then print and go!
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DOWNLOADING THE AUDIO AND MAP GUIDE:
To download to a PC, right-click on the "download" links and choose "Save Link As..." from the menu that pops up. On a Mac, control-click and choose "Download Linked File." This is a 49 mb ZIP file. Wait until the download is complete before unzipping. Then transfer the audio to your portable music player, print the map and take to the trail!
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This Hallowed Ground: Slavery in New York
AUDIO & MAP GUIDE
Tour length: 90 minutes
See familiar places in a new light on this self-guided walking tour, as you learn about New York City's early Africans. The tour packet includes a printable map guide and audio narration featuring authors and historians, including Christopher Moore, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
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Paddling Jamaica Bay
MAP & GUIDE FOR KAYAKERS
Discover the natural wonders of Jamaica Bay while getting out on the water. This map guide shows you where you can launch your kayak in the bay, and what safety measures every paddler should take. The guide also tells you a bit about the bay itself, from its marshes and beaches to the hundreds of species of birds that can be found there.
HELP
DOWNLOADING THE AUDIO AND MAP GUIDE:
To download to a PC, right-click on the "download" links and choose "Save Link As..." from the menu that pops up. On a Mac, control-click and choose "Download Linked File." This is a 49 mb ZIP file. Wait until the download is complete before unzipping. Then transfer the audio to your portable music player, print the map and take to the trail!
HELP
DOWNLOADING THE MAP GUIDE
To download to a PC, right-click on the "download" links and choose "Save Link As..." from the menu that pops up. On a Mac, control-click and choose "Download Linked File." The file is a 7.3 mb pdf. Wait until the download is complete, then print and go!
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