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Enjoy a guided bus tour of historic Harlem and witness the current
Renaissance. Stroll through charming tree-lined streets and see
the historic brownstones of Sugar Hill before attending a mid-week
service in a local church to experience the Soul stirring power of
Gospel music.
Along the way you will see famous sights and landmarks such as:
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Columbia University and
City College |
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Morning Side Heights,
Sylvan Terrace, Strivers Row and Sugar Hill |
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Abyssinian Baptist
Church and St. John the Divine |
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St. Nicholas Avenue,
where Duke Ellington lived and the famed 125th street |
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The Cotton Club and
Apollo Theater |
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Schomburg Center for
research in Black Culture and Harlem USA
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There have been many changes
and transformations that Harlem has experienced over the years.
Founded by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, Harlem evolved into a
summer retreat for New York's most prominent families around the turn of
the century. Harlem became the "Mecca For Black culture in the 1920s"
especially for African American writers and artists, and a center for
social activism in the 1960s.
Visitors from around the world
come to Harlem to experience this repository of Black culture and
achievement. The 80's saw the beginning of a rebirth as a massive program
of redevelopment began. Harlem became a major tourist attraction as
travelers added it to their list of sightseeing "musts," flocking to its
churches, nightclubs, restaurants, and museums.
The Harlem on Wednesday with Lunch includes a guided bus tour of the
various neighborhoods of Harlem and a stroll through the tree lined
streets and historic brownstones of the Sugarhill area where Duke
Ellington lived. The tour focuses on the history and development of the
area visited as well as life in Harlem today. It also covers specific
topics on the origins of Gospel as well as the Black Church in America.
Then, join a local congregation for the mid-week Hour of Power worship
service and experience the soul stirring power of Gospel music. Witness
the beautiful acapella sounds of the ARC Gospel choir and hear their
powerful voices singing songs of praise and share their experience. ARC
stands for Addicts Rehabilitation Center, the oldest drug-free treatment
program center in New York State. The ARC Gospel choir was formed to help
finance treatments for the people in the community to recover from drugs.
Click here
for a video clip of the ARC Choir performing.
After attending the mid-week Hour of Power service, top off your morning
with a lively "Soul Food" lunch at a local restaurant.
Soul Food is traditional African American cuisine that originated in the
South in the United States. Today it has become a highly sought after
cuisine. It consists of spicy ribs, collard greens, fried fish and
chicken, freshly cooked corn bread, and a few side dishes like black eye
peas, okra, or macaroni and cheese to mention a few.
So for a "Soul" experience to be remembered, make a reservation to join
the Harlem on Wednesday with Lunch tour! |
