From the outside, you’ll admire the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Your guide will share how this landmark safeguards thousands of archives, music recordings, and historic documents that shape Harlem’s cultural heritage.

Discover the site of the first Works Progress Administration-commissioned murals awarded to African American artists. Your guide will explain how these historic artworks transformed public art in New York and became a symbol of Harlem’s cultural pride.

Learn about the oldest Black church in New York State, a spiritual and cultural home that played a vital role in African American life. Discover its powerful legacy, including its ties to Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and the early fight for freedom.

Founded in 1808, Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of the most influential African American congregations in the United States. Learn how its pastors, including Adam Clayton Powell Sr. and Jr., shaped Harlem’s spiritual, political, and cultural life.

Admire the stunning historic row houses built by David H. King Jr., the architect behind the Washington Arch and the Empire State Building, and learn about Harlem’s rich cultural legacy.

Walk past the iconic Apollo Theater, reopened in 1934 to both black and white audiences, and learn about its pivotal role in Harlem’s music and cultural scene.

Experience an inspiring Sunday service at one of the world’s most renowned gospel churches. Join the congregation in vibrant worship, enjoy live musicians and choir performances, and immerse yourself in the joy and spirit of gospel music.