Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Black Heritage Tour

3 hours Private tour

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About this activity

Your walk takes you through some of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill’s most storied ground: a landmark park with deep ties to Black protest and celebration, a historic church whose walls held secrets of the Underground Railroad, residential blocks where towering figures of American culture once lived and created, independent cultural spaces that continue the tradition today, and Brooklyn’s preeminent performing arts institution and its relationship to Black artists across generations.

The Fort Greene and Clinton Hill neighborhoods have quietly shaped American history, literature, film, and activism . From the abolitionists who turned local churches into way stations on the road to freedom, to the iconic artists and filmmakers who made these blocks their creative home, to the community builders and activists whose work continues today—this is a tour that honors the full, unfiltered arc of Black Brooklyn.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Written guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Pan-African Solutions Consulting

Ages: Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Public transportation
Not included: Admission fees: Cultural or Heritage Site entrance fee

Itinerary

Fort Greene Park

Passing by

Discussing its history, the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument, and its significance as a community gathering space for protests and celebrations, particularly within the Black community.
Brooklyn Academy of Music

Passing by

Discuss BAM's relationship with Black artists and the thriving Black arts scene in Fort Greene, including past and present Black playwrights, actors, and musicians who shaped the area.