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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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Program
At a Glance
Duration
6 days
Program Begins
New York
Program Concludes
New York
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
11 ( 5B, 2L, 4D )
Activity Level
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.
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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Kevin McGee
Kevin McGee lives a half-mile from where he was born on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Columbia’s School of General Studies. Most of his working career was in administration for video-sound facilities specializing in television production. He later served as Director of Development Operations at Union Theological Seminary where he designed and led explorations of the landmarked campus in Morningside Heights. Since retirement, Kevin continues to take great pleasure in sharing New York City, his home, with visitors.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
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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.
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Andrew Weinstein
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
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
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.
Activity Level
Let's Go!
Walking 2-5 miles each day, lots of stairs. Public transportation used throughout program.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Reading List
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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.






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