This guided in-person tour retraces the steps of immigrant women who organized food boycotts and rioted against price gouging in the streets of 1917’s Lower East Side.
In February 1917, food prices suddenly shot up. Unable to afford their groceries, the first pushcarts were toppled over and women took to the streets. Facing hunger, immigrant women organized across cultures and language barriers to take action and feed their families. You’ll meet the women who made the Lower East Side home in the early 20th century, including real life anarchist and activist Marie Ganz. We’ll retrace their steps from Straus Square to Rivington Street to University Settlement and beyond. The walk will be approximately 75 minutes long. Attendees should feel comfortable walking on foot; feel free to bring water.
Accessibility
Attendees should be comfortable walking at a moderate pace. We will be making several stops along the way, though participants should anticipate standing throughout. We will be nearby several train lines: F at East Broadway or F/M/J/Z at Delancey St. - Essex St.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Sunday, May 3, 202611:00 AM
90 minutes
Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Food & Entertainment, History & Culture
Language: English
