We pleasantly stumbled on the African Burial Ground National Monument and Museum. Admissions is…read morefree, much like other National Parks. We learned that many of the buildings of Nee York City were built atop negro burial grounds. One relatively recent upgrade of a building found many remands under the old building's foundation. There was a video about the discovery and the heated debates about what to do. This is a small historical installment that reminded us of the much larger, equally thought provoking African American History Museum in DC. Good to learn.

My wife and I enjoy visiting as many NPS sites as we can, which brought us here last year. This is…read morea very well-presented site and we were able to learn a great deal about a part of history that was previously unknown to us. There is extensive information in the exhibits inside and a memorial outside, though we weren't able to see that on the day we came. We recommend stopping in if you're in the area.

A small outdoor public triangle/ plaza located in southwestern Queens, New York City owned and…read moreoperated by New York City Parks Department. There is a obelisk monument of Georgia granite with plaque and nameplates dedicated in 1929 to men who served in WWI. This obelisk's donor is Oxford Civic Association. I have seen this small public triangle/ plaza in passing during my travels. It appears very weathered and weary, but it is still standing peacefully. It sits in a busy intersection of three streets: Rockaway Boulevard, 106th Street, and 109th Avenue.

My 8,100th Yelp review milestone takes us back to the defining moment in the LGBTQ+ movement, the…read moreStonewall riots that started the night of June 28, 1969. I've walked in this West Village neighborhood many times over the years, but this was the first time Jamie W and I had been to the Visitor Center, the first dedicated LGBTQ+ visitor center in the entire National Park Service system. Located next to the legendary Stonewall Inn (Photo 3), it's an expansive indoor space that offers free admission to powerful biographical exhibits in The Stories of Stonewall, a dynamic Wall of Solidarity celebrating queer joy, and a mini-theater in the back. There are archival artifacts and even a functional 1967 Rowe AMI jukebox that plays period hits. Of course they sell T-shirts with vital messaging. We also learned that the national monument is more than the inn and the visitor center. It encompasses the surrounding streets over an area of 7.7 acres. That includes Christopher Park with the white-painted bronze figures of the Gay Liberation Monument (Photo 2) as well as Christopher Street, Grove Street, and Gay Street where the historic demonstrations occurred. CORRESPONDING REVIEWS: The Stonewall Inn: https://yelp.to/v3AH4JEOep Christopher Park: https://yelp.to/SHmmOmIBMW Julius': https://yelp.to/3Y9RIgaA6x The Duplex: https://yelp.to/lQt-c5jaQd RELATED: Any interest in my 80 previous milestone Yelp reviews? Here's a collection of personal landmark places I visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/hAiZRaYPyL

Located at the heart of the LGBTQIA+ History in Greenwich…read moreVillage, the Stonewall National Monument is an important visit that captures the struggle for civil rights in the United States. Originally designated by President Barack Obama in 2016, it is the first U.S. National Monument dedicated exclusively to LGBTQIA+ history. For us that were in lower Manhattan and making our way to West Village, it was important for myself as a student of history and having friends and family who are LGBTQIA+ to see this site that honors the catalyst of the modern gay liberation movement. The site is the location of the 1969 Uprising In the 1960s, when living openly as an LGBTQIA+ individual in New York was effectively criminalized. Establishments catering to the community were frequently raided by police. Specifically, the Stonewall Inn, which is right across the street from the park, was the epicenter of movement when police raided it on June 28, 1969. The collective resistance spurned a global fight for civil rights that inspired the annual Pride Marches taking place in June of each year. The 7.7-acre protected park encompasses the historic footprint of the uprising, housing the famous Gay Liberation monument--a set of four white-lacquered bronze statues by George Segal depicting two same-sex couples. There is also a visitor center located across from the park next to the Stonewall Inn that is still in operation today. The visitor center offers exhibitions and educational programs, with swag available for sale such as t-shirts and embroidered pins. The Stonewall Inn bar is still in operation privately today where visitors can come in and take in the history. We enjoyed a couple of drinks at the bar as we soaked in the experience.

The National Museum of the American Indian-New York, the George Gustav Heye Center, is a branch of…read morethe National Museum of the American Indian at the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in Manhattan, New York City. The American indian exhibit is very interesting. Some pieces of the artifact go back to 1903. The building itself is a historic landmark too. A lot of tourists made the crowd on Sunday. So if you are in lower Manhattan by Bowling Green and have nothing to do, stop by and see the exhibit!

Despite being called the Alexander Hamilton Customs House, there are no rapping founding fathers to…read morebe found here. Rather, there is a massive tribute and history to the way that the original 13 colonies used to raise money - tariffs and duties on inbound merchandise. Within the main rotunda, an ocular lens lets sunlight shine into the exhibit below, which outlines how the cargo would be tracked, dutied and paid for upon reaching the shores of the USA. Additionally, the Custom House also houses the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian - a free museum, which is can't miss!! As a stand alone stop, there's not much here to see, but if you're downtown to see the bull or Wall Street, be sure to stop in! Oh, there's also a processing facilities for Global Entry here on the weekday.

This beautiful poignant memorial is dedicated to the 749 New Jerseyans lost on 9/11. It was…read moredesigned by Jessica Jamroz and the late Frederic Schwartz. The name of each of the victims is etched in stainless steel in 4-inch (10 cm) letters. We must never forget this day. May the victims rest in peace. My heart goes out to their loved ones. The Empty Sky Memorial is located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, near the historic Central Railroad Terminal of New Jersey.

This is a great option to take the ferry to Liberty Island. It has a large parking garage so you…read moredon't have to worry about finding where to park. Now this is an automated garage, so make sure to pay the parking as soon as you enter. Once you need to leave. It will read your license plate and let you out. The only caveat is if your car doesn't have a front license plate. It may be a problem but you can contact someone in the inter phone, or send a text message to a number to open the gate for you. Other than that, we enjoyed this facility, although it is windy outside ! Have fun!

Standing at the center of the Morristown Green (one of very few greens remaining in New Jersey),…read morethis 50-foot-tall granite memorial was erected in 1871 to honor local soldiers and sailors who died during the American Civil War. Topped by a vigilant bronze figure of a Union soldier, the monument is inscribed with the names of major battles in which Morris County troops fought, including Gettysburg, Antietam, Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Appomattox. This park once hosted Revolutionary War drills and now serves as a gathering place for civic life. The old days are generally forgotten but this obelisk stands and serves to anchor those sacrifices that were made for the ideals of liberty and unity. [Review 1050 of 2025 - 171 in New Jersey - 24604 overall]

Our recent Hamiton pilgrimage with the place and we had to make all things Hamilton happen while in…read moretown and make the most of it! We went to everything, only thing left was somehow going into the birth canal he came out of! Yesterday we Shaw the play and today we took Uber all the way to the Bronx and visit his uptown home Granger. FIRST-- THANK YOU NATIONAL PARK SERVICES for providing staffing and caring people to take us back in time to see how Hamilton lives and all the efforts it has taken for this special and cherished home to be available for the public to learn and explore. All free including a tour to the pain living quarters and bonus explore th vibrant, historical and picturesque Bronx neighborhood! Definitely if your interest in Hamilton goes beyond the theater and the person, this is a must! Did I mention free j using the docent tours?! If you're traveling with some history buffs do it! Not all artifacts are originals but this house has been through quite a bit but preserved to the best possible way. One treasure that livest there the actual piano Angelica purchase a piano for Phillip. Worth the visit to learn the history and stroll around the park and neighbor hood to appreciate the brownstones. THANK YOU PARK RANGERS!

Pretty cool museum where you are able to learn all about Alexander Hamilton and his life! This…read morebuilding used to be where Alexander Hamilton used to live, it was moved from another location and relocated here. Alexander Hamilton was a true Renaissance man; he was a lawyer, war hero, banker, economist, journalist, and a slavery opponent. The first floor covers information about his life, while the second floor there are tours of the rooms. This place is kind of crowded and had a lot of people, but a fun museum! You can spend around 30 minutes to an hour here looking through everything. The staff was friendly and nice. This museum is also free. It's a cool museum if you want to learn more about Alexander Hamilton and his life and his work. Also fun fact, he died of a duel between him and Alan Burr. Rating: 8/10

Most people who have toured NYC should have seen the Atlas statue, It's right next to the…read moreRockefeller Center and across from St. Patrick's Cathedral on 5th Ave. Atlas is a Greek god who endures and bears the heaven's weight aloft after losing the fight against the Zeus. OK, I really didn't know much about this Greek god. I actually first heard of the name from the exciting book, "Atlas Shrugged". Most people simply admire, take photos of the statue and move on within a minute maybe two. But the public are actually allowed inside the building. There are several reasons you might want to go in. First, the humongous lobby is magnificent. Second, in the back of the lobby is a Well Wishes penny pressing machine for making a souvenir out of pennies for free. unfortunately, it was out of order on the da of my visit. (Minus 1 star.) Lastly, down the escalator are the restrooms which have no lines, and following the signs you will be able to walk straight to the Rink at Rockefeller and see the golden Prometheus statue up close!

It's a cool sculpture to see. It's by a nice shopping plaza with a beautiful church across the…read morestreet. I would love to visit it again during spring. If you're ever in New York by the Rockefeller Plaza, make a visit to the Atlas Statue.