NYC History Road Trip

Must-Visit Historical Sites in New York City

New York City is filled with rich history and culture and is an excellent travel destination for history enthusiasts. Here are some of the must-visit historical sites in New York City.

African Burial Ground Monument

In Lower Manhattan, visitors can visit the African Burial Ground Monument. This monument was built to honor the skeletons of thousands of enslaved and free Africans who worked in colonial New York and played a significant role in the building of the city. Visitors can learn all about the monument Ancestral Chamber significance and participate in historical tours of the area.

Federal Hall

An important building the colonial history of the United States and at one-time the building where the Congress of the Confederation met, the Federal all on Wall Street is a must visit in New York City. It's not only significant in history but also architecturally. Visitors can take free guided tours of the building offered by the National Parks Service.

United Nations Headquarters

The beauty of New York City is you can experience international historical sites next to local ones. The United Nations is a must-visit site for anyone interested in history. Visitors can even tour the UN Headquarters when in assembly. The United Nations Headquarters is located very close to the East River so you can relax there after taking your tour.

Fraunces Tavern Museum

For anyone interested in the Civil War this is a must-stop historical site in New York City. Visitors can learn about how regular New Yorkers and even enslaved Africans worked as spies during the American Revolution, visit the Long Room where General George Washington’s famously bid farewell to his officers at the end of the Revolution and see artifacts from the end of the American Revolution.

James A. Farley Post

Office One of the most famous post offices is the James A. Farley Post Office located between 31st and 33rd Streets on 8th Avenue and is the main New York City post office. The building is a landmark, architecturally essential, and a great place to send friends and family greetings.