We'll walk through the cinematic, historical, and musical Harlem:
Filming location (The Royal Tenenbaums House), starring Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller, the same actors from Night at the Museum. Nominated for an Oscar
We'll arrive at the house museum of one of the founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, an abolitionist and George Washington's right-hand man, who created the dollar. We'll learn about the birth of the United States.
Visit the Historic District of St. Nicholas, known as “Striver's Row.” It's a national historic district, and it's made up of houses designed by three architectural firms and built between 1891 and 1893 by developer David H. King Jr. These houses are collectively recognized as jewels of New York architecture.
Tour of the Abyssinian Baptist and Mother AME Zion Churches (Visit only / no service)
Visit the Schomburg Center for Research in Culture in Harlem, one of New York's most prestigious libraries dedicated to researching, preserving, and exhibiting materials focused on African-American experiences.
The Harlem National Jazz Museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history, culture, and music of jazz in Harlem, Manhattan, and New York City.
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Statue and Building: In several episodes of the FX American comedy drama, Rescue Me, the building is used several times as the fictional headquarters of the fire department. Stories like Adam Clayton Powell's contributed to African-American rights, such as the right to vote from 1963.
Columbia University is the last stop on the tour. We'll visit the gift and souvenir shop. It's the most prestigious university in New York City, ranking 10th among the best universities in the world. It's been the setting for hundreds of movies, including Ghostbusters, Spiderman, and Gossip Girl. Among the outstanding students are: Alexander Hamilton, Warren Buffet (one of the richest men in the world), former President Barack Obama, and the recently graduated daughter of Bill Gates, Jennifer Katharine Gates.
On Sundays, some museums are closed, but you can still visit one of the churches and attend a service with live Gospel music to experience the real Harlem musical experience.
