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Walking tour of lower manhattan

Coming may 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!

Joseph Smith - Performing Artist of Living History and NYC Licensed Tour Guide

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!

U. S. Customs House (photo by Joseph Smith)

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?

Trinity Church (photo by Joseph Smith)

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?

Federal Hall (photo by Joseph Smith)

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?

N. Y. Stock Exchange (photo by Joseph Smith)

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?

Fraunces Tavern (photo by Joseph Smith)

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 (Photo courtesy of Dave Vigdor)

Joseph Smith as William T. Davis at The Conference House.  

Photo credit: Dave Vigdor

Living History Reviews

Joseph Smith as William T. Davis (Photo courtesy of Dave Vigdor)

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  

Joseph Smith as Alfred Napoléon Alexander Duffié (Photo credit: Ben Jacobs)

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 

Living History - Local History


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