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NYC (P) Private Walking Tour of Spanish Harlem’s Murals & Mosaics (August 7, 11AM ET)
Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)
Join fellow Women’s Connection members for a walking tour of the murals and mosaics of Spanish Harlem, a group of independent artworks that together tell the collective story of a truly interesting but often underappreciated neighborhood.
From honoring distinguished citizens to showcasing gorgeous scenery from the tropical islands that so many members of the community left behind, the colorful murals and mosaics of Spanish Harlem reveal so much about the history, culture, and politics of this neighborhood and its residents.
What's the story behind these incredible works of art and subjects they're portraying?
Our guide Leigh Hallingby, who specializes in Harlem, will give us:
- A brief history of Spanish Harlem and its people, past and present
- A walk past brilliantly-colored murals and mosaics, with commentary about
the art and artists
- A discussion of how the murals link the struggles of different Latinx people
including Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Mexicans
- An exploration of themes of cultural celebration, immigration, and physical
fitness in the art works
Attendees of our previous Spanish Harlem Walking Tour and the Mosaic Artist Manny Vega
We will walk less than a mile, zigzagging between east 111th and 103rd Streets. Our tour will end near the subway at Lexington Avenue and 103rd.
Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. This outdoor tour will be rain or shine unless there is a National Weather Service emergency.
After the tour attendees can join fellow Women’s Connection members for (pay-your-own) lunch at a nearby restaurant.
OUR GUIDE: Leigh Hallingby is a licensed NYC tour guide and frequent presenter for Women’s Connection events. Leigh has long been passionate about exploring New York City’s vast array of neighborhoods on foot. As a former librarian, Leigh also loves doing research about the neighborhoods she tours. Leigh holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science from Wellesley College, a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master’s degree in Library Service (MLS) from Columbia University. In 2017 Leigh was inducted into the Special Libraries Association Hall of Fame. She is an active member and is insured by the Guides Association of New York (GANYC), one of the oldest and most active tour guide associations in the United States.
For guest questions please email - nyc@ttnwomen.org.
Registration is required before Monday, August 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM