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Stroll back in time with tours developed around the Bowery Boys NYC History podcast. We also offer private tours.

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Join Greg Young of the Bowery Boys in conversation with Carl Raymond, host of The Gilded Gentleman, at the historic Salmagundi Club to celebrate the publication of the Bowery Boys newly revised edition of “Adventures in Old New York: Historic Streets, Hidden Spots, and Iconic Neighborhoods in Manhattan” (Greg Young and Tom Meyers authors).Greg will share some of his favorite spots, some intriguing bits of history, and a few of Manhattan’s least-known secrets. Greg will be happy to sign books following the talk. PLUS stay and get a sneak peek inside this historic literary clubhouse.Salmagundi Club Adventures In Old New York Event Admission: $10 Wednesday, July 29 • 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM The Salmagundi also invites you to stay for dinner in their historic club restaurant downstairs. You can make reservations by selecting Get Tickets here and making a reservation by @boweryboyswalks

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The original Bowery Boys gang was really an evolving set of gangs which terrorized New York in the mid 19th century. William Poole, aka Bill the Butcher, became one of their more terrifying leaders.Learn all about the REAL Bowery Boys in the latest episode of the Bowery Boys podcast — The Murder of Bill the Butcher.Listen today on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. by @boweryboyswalks

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The illuminated glass artistry of Louis Comfort Tiffany was created by a team of skilled artisans, many of them women, referred to back in the day as Tiffany Girls. Scholars are continuing to discover more about these remarkable designers who gave light to the Gilded Age.Carl Raymond is joined on this week’s show The Women of Tiffany by two special guests — Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and Lindsy Parrott, Executive Director of The Neustadt Collection. Listen today on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. by @boweryboyswalks

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The notorious William Poole, also known as Bill the Butcher, was a notorious gang leader and nativist in the mid 19th century, stalking the streets of Greenwich Village and Five Points and fighting anybody who got in his way.But along the way, he made some pretty powerful enemies. Hear the entire dramatic tale on the latest Bowery Boys podcast — The Murder of Bill the Butcher, on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. by @boweryboyswalks

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Join us in Washington Square Park for a very special tour! On Friday, July 10th at 11 am, tour guide Aaron Schielke will lead a tour of the park focused on the battle between Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses. Tickets: $25More info: Link in Bio by @boweryboyswalks

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Did you know you used to be able to drive through Washington Square Park? 🚗🌳Join us and Bowery Boys Walks (@boweryboyswalks) for a walking tour exploring the battle that shaped Washington Square Park as we know it today. Learn how Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses clashed over the future of the park and the lasting impact of their fight on New York City.🗓️ Friday, July 10🕚 11:00 am🎟️ Tickets required to attend. Sign up at #linkinbio by @boweryboyswalks

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Are you ready for the 250th annivesary of New York City’s Independence?July 9, 1776 — the day news of the Declaration of Independence reached the city, riling up the residents who promptly made their anger known upon the King George statue standing around in Bowling Green Park.Listen to the Bowery Boys Podcast for more details — Tearing Down King George: Revolutionary Summer 1776, on Apple, Spotify and YouTube, and all other podcast players. by @boweryboyswalks

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Did you know the origin of Washington Square Park actually begins two hundred years ago as part of a greater Independence Day celebration? Learn all about it in the Bowery Boys podcast Party Like It’s 1976. And take a special Bowery Boys walking tour of Washington Square Park this Friday, July 10 at 11am. Go to the Washington Square Park website to book your spot. by @boweryboyswalks

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I watched the Sail 4th Parade of Tall Ships on Governors Island, where a mix of classic patriotism and an appreciation for the visiting sailors from other nations distracted us all from the hot sun. OH, and a certain somebody makes a guest appearance at the 17 second mark.Learn all about the history Operation Sail and New York’s patriotic celebrations in our podcast Party LIke It’s 1976 (episode 488) by @boweryboyswalks

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Looking for some fun history to accompany the America 250 fireworks, the BBQs and the summer heat? We’ve got you covered with multiple shows about New York and the American Revolution, including three of our most recent shows. Find them all on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. (A couple are also up on YouTube!)! Visit our website to find more by searching for the Revolutionary War collection. by @boweryboyswalks

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New York Harbor will be filled with hundreds of ships this Independence Day weekend, celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence. It’s a regular tradition in New York City, dating back the the 1964 World’s Fair. And water celebrations in the harbor date back ever further than that.Check out the Bowery Boys podcast Party Like It’s 1976 (episode 488), featuring special guest Jonathan Boulware of the South Street Seaport Museum. by @boweryboyswalks

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It’s never too late to plan for Halloween!Tickets to the Bowery Boys Ghost Stories of Old New York at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater are now on sale. EIGHT performances from Oct 28-31.And for the first time ever, this year we have a special theme HAUNTED CIRCUS. Get the best tickets right now by going to joespub.com. What shenanigans could we possibly be cooking up this year? by @boweryboyswalks

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