Famous for being the “latest and greatest,” New York City isn’t exactly known for preserving sites from the 18th century. But that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. In this virtual program, Ginny will take us around the city to uncover fascinating remnants of New York’s colonial past hiding in plain sight.

Using historical documents, maps, illustrations, and contemporary photographs, we’ll visit the hilltop of today’s Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn — the site of the first major battle of the American Revolution following the signing of the Declaration of Independence — as well as a colonial-era fence, the church George Washington visited after his inauguration, the oldest home in Manhattan, and much more.

Join us as we uncover the surprising traces of 18th-century New York that are still hiding in plain sight today.

Led by Ginny Poleman – A graduate of Cornell University and a licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide, Ginny offers tours for the American Institute of Architects on the Classic Harbor Cruise Line's architectural tours and is an experienced guide for the Municipal Art Society and New York City’s largest art museum.