Your walk takes you through some of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill’s most storied ground: a landmark park with deep ties to Black protest and celebration, a historic church whose walls held secrets of the Underground Railroad, residential blocks where towering figures of American culture once lived and created, independent cultural spaces that continue the tradition today, and Brooklyn’s preeminent performing arts institution and its relationship to Black artists across generations.
The Fort Greene and Clinton Hill neighborhoods have quietly shaped American history, literature, film, and activism . From the abolitionists who turned local churches into way stations on the road to freedom, to the iconic artists and filmmakers who made these blocks their creative home, to the community builders and activists whose work continues today—this is a tour that honors the full, unfiltered arc of Black Brooklyn.
What's included
Bottled water
Meals
Public transportation
Cultural or Heritage Site entrance fee
What to expect
Fort Greene Park
Pass by
Discussing its history, the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument, and its significance as a community gathering space for protests and celebrations, particularly within the Black community.
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Pass by
Discuss BAM's relationship with Black artists and the thriving Black arts scene in Fort Greene, including past and present Black playwrights, actors, and musicians who shaped the area.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please meet at the main entrance inside of Wegmans.
End point
The tour ends with a photo in front of the Barclays Center, nearby the Atlantic Terminal train station.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
