History in Hudson Heights

Janes Walk

Led By Bob Marks

This subsection of Washington Heights was the site of the War for Independence’s most tragic defeat for the American cause. It is also the site of one of the world’s great bridges, the resting place of the first American Saint and the home to one of the great collections of Medieval Art. It was the site of castles and estates of the wealthy with its majestic views of the Hudson River and New Jersey palisades. The walk should be a little over a mile and take a bit over one hour.

Accessibility

Bennett Park, where the walk starts is across the street from the uptown exit of the A train at 181st Street. Fort Tryon Park is at the top of the 190th Street A Train station. Again, the walk is a bit over one mile. Slightly hilly. Near the end of the walk there are some steps within Fort Tryon Park. Bennett Park also has steps at the Fort Washington entrance but the back side entrance on Pinehurst and 185th Street does not.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

guided

Saturday, May 4, 2024
11:00 AM
90 minutes

Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Language: English
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A square stone tablet in Bennett Park, NY attesting the fact that this is the highest natural point on Manhatten (height: 265 ft, 80.8 meter above sea level). Photo: Wikimedia Commons, H.L.I.T.