Travel through the Hudson River Valley and discover stories that link Dutch, African and Native American heritage.

This 3-day experience connects remembrance with movement, visiting historic homes, abolitionist sites, burial grounds and museums that honour our shared ancestors.
Where possible, we include Black-owned restaurants and local businesses, ensuring your journey supports the communities whose stories it uplifts.

This itinerary can be customised or extended based on your group size, interests and travel needs.

Day 1 – The Journey Begins
Depart from Albany or New York City and travel north through the Hudson River Valley.
Visit the Stephen & Harriet Myers Residence, an Underground Railroad site, and the Ten Broeck Mansion, an 18th-century Dutch home tied to the history of enslavement.
Enjoy a welcome dinner at Umana, a Black-owned West Indian/African restaurant, before returning to your hotel.

Day 2 – Honouring Our Ancestors
After breakfast, visit historic sites such as the Crailo State Historic Site (“A Dishonourable Trade”), Schuyler Flats African Burial Ground and Sojourner Truth Memorial in Esopus.
Take a Hudson River cruise aboard the Onrust, a replica of the first Dutch-built ship in New York.
Explore Kingston’s Stockade District and the first Senate House, ending the day with optional live jazz in the evening.

Day 3 – Exploring Shared History
Continue the journey south toward New York City.
Visit the Tethford Farm in Red Hook for a presentation on Native American history, and the Mt. Gulian Historic Site for a special White Glove Tour about James F. Brown, a self-emancipated African-American gardener.
Arrive in NYC to visit landmarks such as the Dyckman Farmhouse, Harlem and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

• Black & concious travellers and families seeking deeper cultural understanding.

• Schools, universities and corporate groups exploring inclusion and history.

• Institutions, NGOs and networks focusing on heritage, identity and connection.

• Exclusive transportation by private coach.

• All entrance fees to museums, historic sites and attractions.

• Certified guides and local storytellers.

• Accommodation for 2 nights (double occupancy).

• Daily breakfast, welcome dinner, and lunches as per itinerary.

• Curated coordination and travel support by GINI.

1. Extend to 5 Days
Include additional cultural stops in NYC or upstate, such as museum visits, gallery talks or storytelling events.

2. The Dutch Connection
Add an international extension to the Black Heritage Tour Netherlands for a complete transatlantic remembrance journey.

3. Cultural Immersion in Harlem
Enjoy extra time in Harlem for dining, live jazz, and connections with local Black-owned art and cultural spaces.

Because heritage lives in the landscape, and the journey itself becomes ceremony.
This experience is more than history, it’s a chance to walk in the footsteps of ancestors, celebrate resilience and contribute to ongoing remembrance.
By joining, you support Black-led heritage preservation, storytelling and cultural continuity across generations.