Basketball, Hip-Hop, Multimedia

This multimedia walking tour takes you to the neighborhoods, parks, community gyms and makeshift courts that spawned the careers of some of New York Cities best known urban basketball/entertainment personalities.

In addition to Harlem’s basketball/urban history, visitors will learn the overall history of Harlem. Rare video and audio clips are presented at the very sight where basketball history happened – bringing the heritage to life. followed by a visit to watch a live game at Rucker Park. This tour allows access to the park without a long line wait – very authentic experience conducted by folks who were born raised and still live in the Village of Lady Harlem.

Dates: Every Thursday of Summer 2014  – check calendar for dates.
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Price: $39.00 Per Person
Meet:
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture – 515 Malcolm X Blvd on the  northwest corner of 135th street & Malcolm X Blvd.

2 and 3 express trains on IRT line (Red on Subway maps) arrive directly to meeting location.