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New York

Signature City New York

Program No. 8861RJ
Get an insider’s perspective on New York as you explore Ellis Island, the Met Museum and Harlem, and learn about the city’s transition from a Dutch outpost to an American icon.
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6 days
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6 days
5 nights
11 meals
5B 2L 4D
1
Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
New York
2
NYC History, Midtown & Radio City Music Hall, Times Square
New York
3
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial, Little Italy
New York
4
Harlem, Free Time
New York
5
Central Park & The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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6
Living in New York City, Program Concludes
New York
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At a Glance

Bubbling with history, culture, diversity and energy, New York is whatever one makes of it. Wave after wave of people have flocked to the Big Apple to seek their fortunes. Whether you’re a first-timer or a former New Yorker reacquainting yourself with old haunts, trace the story of New York from its Dutch history and into the future as you absorb the city’s architecture, economy, politics and more on expert-led field trips to great city icons.
Activity Level
Let's Go!
Walking 2-5 miles each day, lots of stairs. Public transportation used throughout program.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Discover the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a museum that is to New York what the Louvre is to Paris.
  • Spend a morning exploring the rich cultural heritage of Harlem.
  • Explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, gateway to America for millions of immigrants.

General Notes

Select dates are designated for small groups and are limited to 24 participants or less. This program offers a full schedule of activities and may have a maximum of 38 participants. There are lots of different ways to explore New York City with us depending on your preference of group size, pace, program inclusions and time available for travel. Visit www.roadscholar.org/collections/nyc to explore them all!
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Richard Turnbull
Richard Turnbull is an assistant professor in the History of Art Department at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and lectures regularly at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. He has published numerous articles on topics from the challenges of being an adjunct professor to the photography of Luke Smalley, and has forthcoming articles on Islamic art and 70s pop music and culture. Richard earned his Ph.D. in art history from the Institute of Fine Arts.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Richard Turnbull View biography
Richard Turnbull is an assistant professor in the History of Art Department at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and lectures regularly at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. He has published numerous articles on topics from the challenges of being an adjunct professor to the photography of Luke Smalley, and has forthcoming articles on Islamic art and 70s pop music and culture. Richard earned his Ph.D. in art history from the Institute of Fine Arts.
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Andrew Weinstein View biography
Andrew Weinstein is an assistant professor in the department of art history at SUNY’s Fashion Institute of Technology, where he specializes in modern and contemporary art with a focus on art theory and Holocaust representation. In addition to his lectures at the Museum of Modern Art, Oxford University and on Elderhostel programs, Dr. Weinstein has presented papers to and spoken before scholarly conferences and associations for the study of the Holocaust, Jewish studies, philosophy and language.
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Tom Bernardin View biography
As a National Park Service Guide at Ellis Island, Tom Bernardin became an avid collector of Statue of Liberty memorabilia — and his association with Ellis Island inspired him to write "The Ellis Island Immigrant Cookbook: The Story of Our Past Told Through the Recipes and Reminiscences of our Immigrant Ancestors." He has made guest appearances on National Public Radio, the TV Food Network, Arts and Entertainment and the History Channel.
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Karl Baudendistel View biography
A New York City resident for more than 25 years, Karl Baudendistel loves sharing his knowledge of the city with visitors from around the world. Having spent 20 years overseeing ‘the business of show business’ for numerous Broadway and touring productions, chances are he’s been to a city near you. Karl is a member of The Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers, is a trained sommelier and was educated at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
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Deborah Goldberg View biography
Deborah teaches in the art history department at the School of Visual Arts. She received her PhD from the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University. She lectures regularly at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Museum of Modern Art, where she also teaches courses. For Christie's Education, she lectures on sculpture for the MA program and leads field study for their Certificate Program. Deborah writes about modern and contemporary art, design and decorative arts.
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