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George Washington in New York City

  • Fraunces Tavern Museum 54 Pearl Street, 2nd Fl New York, NY, 10004 United States (map)
Washington's Triumphal Entry into New York, Nove. 25th, 1783 (1860). Christian Inger.

Washington's Triumphal Entry into New York, Nove. 25th, 1783 (1860). Christian Inger.

Special Guided Tour

Saturday, February 22 at 1pm & 2pm

New York City set the stage for many of George Washington’s trials and triumphs. This 60-minute guided tour will explore the role New York had in shaping Washington’s public career, from young militia colonel to seasoned General. Within New York City, Washington suffered his greatest military defeat, created a spy-ring which laid the groundwork for today’s intelligence community, and set precedence as the first President of the United States. Learn about the city and crucial events which helped to define an extraordinary career of political leadership and service!

Included with regular museum admission