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The Life & Death of Alexander Hamilton

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Just one day after his notorious duel with Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton died on July 12, 1804. Fraunces Tavern Museum will commemorate the life and death of Hamilton with an evening of special programming. The Hudson River Ramblers will perform  Alexander Hamilton: His Life in Story and Song, preceded by a processional at Trinity Churchyard to memorialize Hamilton at his grave site.

Schedule of Events:

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5:30pm - Excerpt reading of Mr. Gouverneur Morris’s funeral oration at Hamilton’s grave in Trinity Churchyard. Includes flowers to be laid at his grave.

6:00pm - Processional back to Fraunces Tavern Museum

6:30pm - Alexander Hamilton: His Life & Times in Story & Song, Program begins (~60 minutes + Q&A)

Museum Members: $15
Public Ticket: $20

*Tickets to this event must be purchased in advance. 

Tickets will NOT be shipped in the mail. Your name will be on a check-in list at will-call. You will receive a confirmation email from Fraunces Tavern Museum with event details within 24 business hours. Please be sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive an email within that time frame.”