Sunken Suppers & Coastal Secrets: NYC’s Maritime Food History

Discover how climate and commerce shaped what New Yorkers eat on this guided walking tour through a maritime journey. Starting at Tall Ship Wavertree docked at NYC's South Street Seaport and ending at a historic tavern where revolutionary meals were shared, you’ll trace a route once paved with millions of oyster shells that now serves as a vital defense against rising tides. Explore the history of ghost ships buried beneath the Financial District and learn how the changing shoreline has impacted the city’s culinary heritage over centuries.
This walk highlights the intersection of food history and environmental change in Lower Manhattan. Attendees will learn to spot hidden markers of history in the Seaport neighborhood while uncovering the forgotten stories of the city’s maritime past.
Wear comfortable shoes for this 1-mile loop through the historic South Street Seaport. It takes approx. 75 mins. Appropriate for all ages.
Christa Avampato—a sustainability leader and writer, licensed NYC tour guide, public historian, and producer of NYC's Secrets & Lies—created this walk and will be leading it.

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Tall Ship Wavertree, South Street Seaport Museum, 89 South Street, New York, United States

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