From Revolutionary Combat to Revelatory Curry: Chronicles of Kips Bay

Janes Walk

Led By Katherine Hann AND Madeline Kalil

Finance bros, midtown commuters, and… the site of a Revolutionary War battle? Cast aside the stereotypes of Kips Bay to uncover 250 years of rich cultural history on this guided walking tour. We’ll explore how Kips Bay has evolved alongside New York City as a whole, from Kip family farm, to Little Armenia, to “Curry Hill” today. Some of our eclectic stops will include the footprint of the original farm, a rare surviving wooden house, and the site of a presidential inauguration. The tour will conclude with a snack at one of our favorite Curry Hill establishments!

Accessibility

The 33rd Street 6 train station is a 4-minute walk from the starting point. The nearest accessible station is Grand Central (42nd Street). This guided walk covers approximately 10 blocks of paved sidewalks, which are generally wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

guided

Saturday, May 3, 2025
11:00 AM
1 hour

Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Food & Entertainment, History & Culture
Language: English
Crossing of 3rd Avenue and 27th Street in Kips Bay, Manhattan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Lucius Kwok.