World War I New York Walking Tour

Come honor our courageous war dead by visiting beautiful memorials around the city that held great importance to New York during World War I, from stunning sculptures to poignant monuments.

Between 1917-1918, four out of five Doughboys departed from New York Harbor. The region was an important hub throughout the war as recruiting and patriotic efforts continued. Following the Armistice in 1918, more memorials were erected to Great War veterans than for any other conflict. We’ll explore more than 30 historic sites in Manhattan that have ties to the Great War and delve into the stories behind each of them.

This unique Manhattan walking tour honors the centennial of WWI and is led by Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and author of the award-winning World War I New York: A Guide to the City’s Enduring Ties to the Great War, which won the Apple Award from the Guides Association for New York City for Outstanding Achievement in Non-Fiction Book Writing. He is also a member of the U.S. WWI Centennial Commission, the WWI Centennial Committee for New York City, and the East Coast Doughboys. Suffice to say, you are in capable hands, and will no doubt walk away with a deeper appreciation for this part of NYC history.

• Small groups are welcome.
• The walk begins at the New York Public Library on Forty-second Street and Fifth Avenue (between the lions, 476 Fifth Avenue). The tour includes a subway ride to Central Park (fare not included).