This tavern - still in operation today - played a prominent role in history before, during, and after the American Revolution. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

One of the largest natural harbors in the world, it is an important historical, governmental and commercial hub. Narrated by WF Strong.

A few hundred years ago, the city of nearly 10 million people was occupied by the local Lenape tribe. Narrated by Rodney Ingram.

A young American spy attributed with “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Narrated by Rodney Ingram.

Abolitionist activist David Ruggles’ bookstore was an Underground Railroad station that helped Frederick Douglass reach freedom. Narrated by Craig Patterson.

What started as a Native American footpath evolved to a public highway and postal route to this path through Central Park. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Over 1,000 people, mostly women and children headed to a church picnic, died when the General Slocum caught fire and sank in 1904. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Beneath the floating metropolis of Battery Park City lay the remnants of the historic ships that sailed into New York Harbor. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Robert Magaw described his role in the Battle of Fort Washington as the most glorious cause that mankind ever fought. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

The first major domestic terrorist attack on New York. Narrated by Andrew Carroll.

Newark became the industrial’s major hub and largest city over the course of decades. Narrated by Ean Leppin.

Once home to the country’s largest fish market...and the potent smell that came with it. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

A recent archeological dig found evidence of the British Battery wall. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

A penny paper pamphlet about the discovery of life on the moon pulls a fast one over thousands of gullible readers. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Spanning the Hudson River, this architectural behemoth is hard to miss. Narrated by Bill Werlin.