Parks
Named after an activist and a leader of the Pan-Africanism Movement to unify and connect people of African descent.
And it's down the street from the Elementary School!
What is Marcus Garvey Park
Named after a woman who hundreds of enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad.
What is the Harriet Tubman statue.
American poet, best known for her memoir "I know why the caged bird sings".
She owned a house on 120th St.
Who is Maya Angelou
Burgers and milkshakes! Also a famous dance move!
What is Harlem Shake
Located on 125th Street. This location has had huge artists perform there - raging from Billy Holiday, to the Supremes, Mariah Carey and more!
What is the Apollo Theater
Built on land initially inhabited by free Black Americans in a community called Seneca Village.
What is Central Park
You can find this statue at 110th Street and 8th Ave.
8th Ave is also named after this abolitionist!
What is the Frederick Douglass Statue
American civil rights activist. Famous for changing his last name to "X" to symbolize his unknown family last name.
He was assassinated on Feb. 21st at the Audobon Ballroom on 165th St.
Who is Malcolm X
Queen of Soul Food! This restaurant was founded by Sylvia Woods in 1962, and is located on Malcolm X Blvd.
What is Sylvia's
Summer home to the hero of Hamilton musical.
Yellow house located on 144th St. and St. Nicholas Ave.
What is the Hamilton Grange
Named after the first African American to play in the MLB.
And it's down the street from the Middle School!
What is Jackie Robinson Park
Named after the first African American to be elected to Congress.
7th Ave is also named after this pastor and politician!
What is Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Statue
American poet and leader of the Harlem Renaissance. Famous for his poem "Dreams".
He owned a house on 127th St.
Who is Langston Hughes
Go to this place on any corner for all of your essential needs (Bacon Egg and Cheese!)
What is a bodega
Museum and research center dedicated to African American history.
What is the Schomburg Center
You can find the James Baldwin Lawn and Langston Hughes playground in this park.
If you're at the 145th A/B/C/D train stop the park is just down the block on St. Nicholas Ave.
What is St. Nicholas Park
Named after a famous African American jazz musician.
What is the Duke Ellington Statue
Resident of public housing in Harlem. Famous for hits such as "Work" and "New Level".
Ms. Cassello's favorite artist!
Who is ASAP Ferg
Dishes include: cornbread, mac and cheese, collard greens, fried chicken.
Fill in the blank: _______ Food
What is Soul
Memorial dedicated to the 18th president of the US.
Located in Riverside Park by Columbia University's campus.
What is Grant's Tomb
This park sprawls through the Upper West Side, Morning Side Heights and Hamilton Heights and is the best place for amazing riverside views of the Hudson River.
What is Riverside Park
Named after the activist who said the famous words "I have a Dream".
What is the MLK Jr Sculpture
Jazz music singer, famous for her song "Strange Fruit" which she performed at the Apollo!
She lived on 139th St!
Who is Billie Holiday
Stop by any of these famed Harlem spots for delicious fried fish! But be ready for long lines!
Fish Fry
First free public college in the US. Located at the top of St. Nicholas Park on Convent Ave.
What is the City College of New York