Harlem Renaissance

Service Description

Harlem’s rich history and vibrant culture is overwhelming. From a thriving Jewish community in the early twentieth century to the most famous and iconic African American community in the US, Harlem retains much of the history from both cultures. Historic theaters, synagogues, churches, jazz clubs and structures are found all over this wonderful area. Join Brad as you explore one of the most famous neighborhoods in the world and hear stories about its sites and especially its people. From Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington to Milton Berle and Sholom Aleichem. Some of the sites on the tour: * The Apollo Theater * Swing Street sometimes known as “Jungle Alley” * The significant homes of Astor Row and Strivers Row * The Abyssinian Baptist Church * The Savoy Ballroom and The Cotton Club * An amazing and mostly forgotten notorious landmark