A History Tour of Lower Manhattan and to Governor's Island Green Map Travelogue

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A History Tour
of Lower Manhattan and to Governor's Island

Originally designed by Cale Smith, PACE University student. 2005.
This cultural heritage travelogue solely represents the views of the Pace University students who created it..

Starting point: below City Hall Park
Ending point: Governor's Island
Purpose: For visitors that want to see environmentall friendly historical sites
Time: Recommended time of at least two hours with trip to Governor's Island

	St. Paul's Chapel and Cemetery was built in 1776 as an Episcopalian church. This church is known for many things including the service following Geoorge Washington's inaguration, it is the oldest church in Manhattan, and served as recovery place for many of the workers after September 11, 2001. There is a cemetery behind the church. www.saintpaulschapel.org
Location: walk South down Broadway from City Hall Park to Vesey St.

	Trinity Church was originally given a charter in 1697, but the church standing today is the third building. The current church has been standing since 1846 and offers a cemetery with famous historical gravesites. Two popular historical figures buried here are Robert Fulton and Alexander Hamilton. www.trinitywallstreet.org
Location: continue walking South down Broadway until Rector St.

	Alexander Hamilton Gravesite. He was a prominent figure in the establishment of the United States. He served as the Secretary of Treasury to George Washington. He died in a duel with Aaron Burr, the Vice President.
Location: within Trinity Church's cemetery on the South side.

	Robert Fulton Gravesite. Robert Fulton was a famous inventor. He was known for his invention of the steamboat. www.robertfulton.org
Location: within Trinity Church's cemetery on the South side.

	Federal Hall is famous for many historical events in the creation of this nation. In 1789 George Washington was inagurated in this building and the Bill of Rights was written inside. however, the building was destroyed in 1812 and the current building was built in 1842. The building is currently undergoing renovations since December of 2004. www.nps.gov/feha
Location: across from Trinity Church walk one block east down Wall St.

	Bowling Green was originally established in 1733 and rented to serve for such purposes as a cattle market. In front of the park is the famous Charging Bull sculpture. The park has a water fountain and plenty of benches and chairs to sit down. This park also able to users who want to connect wirelessly to the Internet for free. www.nycgovparks.org
Location: walk back to Broadway and continue walking South until you see the Charging Bull.

Battery Park. The southern trip on Manhattan is an open park with trees, grass, monuments and memorials, benches and ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. These following sites are located within Battery Park

	The Sphere and the Eternal Flame. The Sphere was a sculpture that was in the plaza between the Twin Towers. On September 11th, the sculpture wasn't damaged beyong recognition. The Eternal Flame is a memorial to those who lost their lives and has been lit since 2002.
Location: walk to the end of Bowling Green and Broadway and cross into Battery Park.

	Castle Clinton is a national monument and currently serves as the place to purchase tickets to go to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. This historic fort was built in the early 1800s and in the past had several different names. This is a great site to see before going to Governor's Island where many of the buildings look similar. www.nycgovparks.org
Location: within Battery Park, closer to the water and closer to the west side of the park.

	The Korean War Memorial was the first memorial in the country built to honor those that served and died in the war. The war was from 1950-1953 and this memorial was finished in Battery Park in 1991. www.nycgovparks.org
Location: walk along the water East from Castle Clinton.

Governor's Island is 172 acres, but only 22 acres comprises the current national monument status. It houses many old buildings, houses, and a fort that were used by the military. This island offers wide open space to walk and see the sites, many trees and various open fields. A tour is available for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the island. www.governorsislandnationalmonument.org

Location: 10 South St., to get on the ferry you must walk out of Battery Park to the corner of Whitehall St. and South St. Just North of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.

	Castle Williams is three stories and has walls with an eight foot depth. This fort could hold over one hundred guns and canons were also used to protect Manhattan. www.governorsislandnationalmonument.org
Location: walk to the right after you get off the ferry.

	Fort Jay was built in the shape of a star. A grass field surrounds the fort outside of the outer walls of the fort. This fort dates back to the very early 1800s. This fields is very large and stretches all around the fort. www.governorsislandnationalmonument.org
Location: Can be reached by either walking to the right or left after leaving the ferry.

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