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Hamilton Heights-Washington Heights Historic Walking Tour
October 9, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Named after the nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton and known as “Sugar Hill” by the locals, this neighborhood was the dwelling place for the Black Elite. Many notable African-Americans resided in Sugar Hill at the start of their careers before becoming the legends they are today, including Thurgood Marshall, Duke Ellington, Ralph Ellison and many others.
Meeting Location: St. Nicholas Park (141st Street and St. Nicholas Avenue)
Estimated Duration: 2.5 hours