The tour will cover the development of Flushing, from the ancestral Lenape tribe lands, the Dutch and English settlers, and myriads of people of all horizons and backgrounds that made Queens their home, and their place in New York and US history. We will cover such varied topics as horticulture, the 1stamendment to the US constitution, the prominent and oft forgotten roleof women in shaping our society, African-American contributions to science, as we navigate the teaming streets of commercial Flushing and wander through quieter streets to several historical buildings and spots. The tour will end in the heart of downtown Flushing, a “mecca” for Chinese food.