spring 2025! Walking tour of lower manhattan
Coming Spring 2025!!!
I believe in a MORE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE when taking a walking tour!
I believe in a MORE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE when taking a walking tour!
Join me for a journey through time in the oldest part of Manhattan. Together, we'll discover the surprising history around us, the vibrant energy that is still New York City, and some hidden, overlooked "time machines".
I believe in a MORE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE when taking a walking tour!
I believe in a MORE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE when taking a walking tour!
I believe in a MORE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE when taking a walking tour!
Private tours: 2 to 6 individuals (Perfect for couples traveling together!)
Semi-private tours: 7 to 10 individuals (Perfect for family and friends!)
how long is the tour?
I believe in a MORE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE when taking a walking tour!
how long is the tour?
Don't worry, I won't take you on a 3 hour tour! Experience Lower Manhattan in half the time. Tours run 90 minutes! If it's longer, it means we're really having a great time! Yes, I'm a NYC Licensed Tour Guide.
what will we see?
When do the tours take place?
how long is the tour?
I'm glad you asked! Highlights include New York City's oldest park, it's first fine dining restaurant and first paved street. Stops include the U. S. Customs House, Trinity Church and Fraunces Tavern. Plus, be transported to another time, as I give voice to stories and eyewitness accounts throughout the tour.
When do the tours take place?
When do the tours take place?
When do the tours take place?
Tours can be given Monday thru Friday starting at 10:30 am.
Wait, how much is the tour?
When do the tours take place?
When do the tours take place?
To be announced when tour is ready to launch!. Stay tuned!
Living History - Local History
Living History - Local History
William T. Davis
Staten Island naturalist, historian & co-founder of the Staten Island Museum
Staten Island’s History Now: William T. Davis - 2010 DCA Premier Grantee
The Staten Island Historical Society's 2010 Literacy Luncheon
“Ask the Historians Day” at New Dorp Moravian Church
The Staten Island Museum grand re-opening of their Archives at Snug Harbor Cultural Center
Protectors of Pine Oak Woods Tribute Luncheon for Dick Buegler
Robert Moses
Greenbelt Conservancy
Charles Rohlfs - American furniture designer
Performance for The Clarence Historical Society to celebrate Town Park Clubhouse’s Centennial
Vice-President Daniel D. Tompkins
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to assist celebrating the grand re-opening of Tompkinsville Park, which enhanced community awareness and their connection to the park.
Calvin Decker Van Name
Staten Island’s third borough president, as part of Fleet Week ceremony and celebration.
George Cromwell
Staten Island’s first borough president, as part of Staten Island Borough Hall’s Centennial celebration.
Island Anthologies: A Living Tour - Alfred Napoleon Duffie
A full length living history play created, researched, written, developed and performed on site at an abandoned cemetery that promoted local history, attracted over 100 audience members, and increased community awareness of the non-profit group, Friends of Abandoned Cemeteries of Staten Island, and their mission. 2006 Junefest Grantee
Joseph Smith as William T. Davis at The Conference House.
Photo credit: Dave Vigdor
Living History Reviews
Staten Island Historical Society's Literacy Luncheon - William T. Davis portrayal
“Joe has blended together character, substance & humor to sculpt a portrait that is alive & moving.”
- Ed Wiseman, Executive Director (2008-2017), Staten Island Historical Society/Historic Richmondtown
Island Anthologies: A Living Tour
"Joseph Smith is truly passionate about the history & "soul" of his subject. He is true to his cause of faithfully and consummately bringing his subject matter and character back to life so the audience will feel as if they really KNEW the character in their time of existence.”
- Rob, Teacher