Amazing Secrets of Washington Square Park

Human bones were found buried under Washington Square Park in 2008. WSP was one of the first free Black settlements in North America.

There's a secret chamber inside the Washington Square Park arch. There's a 300-year old elm tree that, according to legend, was used to hang criminals.

Famous chess players play chess in Washington Square Park.

Amazing Secrets of Washington Square Park

Washington Square Park plays a big role in Hither & Nigh. It’s also a place full of its own fascinating secrets. Find out about this park’s unusual history.