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Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become Central Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Meet inside the Park at the southeast corner of 85th Street and Central Park West. Call 212-772-0210 for information and directions. Children under 16 must be accompanied by parent(s) or guardian. Event dates and times are subject to change without notice.

Accessibility Level: **

Tour accessibility is rated as follows:
* Easy to negotiate; paths and few stairs - mostly accessible to the handicapped
** Moderate inclines and stairs, paths clear and negotiable - only parts accessible to the handicapped
*** Hilly, stairs, and a few Park-related obstacles to negotiate - not recommended for the handicapped

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February 5 2012
Open Seneca Village Tour
Inside the Park at 85th Street and Central Park West

Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of
African-American property owners, on land that would become Central
Park. Learn about the history of the village, the
property owners, and wh...
February 5, 2012 12:30PM
February 18 2012
Open Seneca Village Tour
Inside the Park at 85th Street and Central Park West

Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of
African-American property owners, on land that would become Central
Park. Learn about the history of the village, the
property owners, and wh...
February 18, 2012 2:30PM

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