Walking Tour:
Revolutionary War New York Nighttime Tour
Thursday, July 4th from 3am – 7am

For the 11th year in a row, join veteran guide James S. Kaplan & learn little known facts about important Revolutionary War heroes, some of which are buried in Lower Manhattan. Watching the early morning sun rise from Trinity Church, you’ll be fascinated to discover just how pivotal New York City was throughout the war for independence.
Walking Tour Tickets are $20/$15 for Members & must be purchased in advance here.
Once your tickets have been purchased, you will be emailed a confirmation receipt & the starting location of the tour.

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About the Museum

Fraunces Tavern Museum is a survivor of the early days of New York City. It was built in 1719 as an elegant residence for the merchant Stephan Delancey and his family. In 1762, the home was purchased by tavern-keeper Samuel Fraunces, who turned it into one of the most popular taverns of the day. Though it is best known as the site where Washington gave his farewell address to the officers of the Continental Army, in 1783, the tavern also played a significant role in pre-Revolutionary activities. After the war, when New York was the nation’s first capital, the tavern was rented to the new government to house the offices of the Departments of War, Treasury and Foreign Affairs.

In 1904, the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York purchased the tavern and hired preservation architect William Mersereau to return the building to its colonial appearance. Fraunces Tavern® Museum opened to the public in 1907. Today, the museum complex includes four 19th century buildings in addition to the 18th century Fraunces Tavern building.

Fraunces Tavern® Museum’s mission is to educate the public about New York City history as it relates to Colonial America, the Revolutionary War, and the Early Republic. This mission is fulfilled through the preservation and interpretation of the Museum’s landmarked 1719 building along with varied exhibitions of art and artifacts as they relate to the historic site.

Fraunces Tavern® Museum is located at 54 Pearl Street, Manhattan. The Museum is open seven days a week, 12pm – 5pm. Admission: $7.00 general, $4.00 seniors and children under 18, and free to children 5 and under and to
members with membership card. Subway: R or W to Whitehall St., 4/5 to Bowling Green, 1 South Ferry, J/M/Z to Broad St. Buses: M1, M6, M15.

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Please Join us for our
Special Evening Lectures…

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Defiant Brides
Thursday, May 9th
Presented by Nancy Rubin Stuart†

The Rhode Island Campaign
The First French and American Operation of the Revolutionary War
Thursday, June 13th
Presented by Christian McBurney†

The Men Who Lost America
British Leadership & The Revolution
Thursday, July 11th
Presented by Andrew O’Shaughnessy†

Washington’s Defeat At Brandywine
Thursday, August 15th
Presented by Bruce Mowday†

† Books will be available for purchase -discounts apply for Museum members

Before you head out to an event, please call 212-425-1778 to confirm the location.  Updates will also be posted here.

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THE DUNSMORE COLLECTION

Conservation Continues...


Detail of the conservation process

The John Ward Dunsmore Collection at the Fraunces Tavern Museum is comprised of 45 paintings that illustrate important events of the Revolutionary War, including Valley Forge, the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Surrender at Yorktown.

Dunsmore was a late 19/early 20th-century painter best known for his realistic and historically accurate paintings. He was the founding director of the Detroit Art Museum and a member of the Sons of the Revolution. Dunsmore donated much of the collection to the Museum.
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The Long Room at Fraunces Tavern was the site of Washington's farewell to his officers are the end of the Revolution.

 

The Signing of the  ConstitutionGeorge Washingtons Farewell at Fraunces Tavern Museum

Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York (SR)
Fraunces Tavern Museum
(FTM)
54 Pearl Street New York, New York 10004

SR Ph: 212-425-1776 - SR Fax: 212-509-3467
FTM Ph: 212-425-1778 - FTM Fax: 212-509-3467
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Fraunces Tavern Restaurant
54 Pearl Street New York, New York 10004

Information: www.FrauncesTavern.com
Email: info@theporterhousenyc.com

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