On October 23, 2024, Fraunces Tavern Museum will unveil our vastly enlarged permanent exhibition "The Birch Trials at Fraunces Tavern", highlighting the role of Fraunces Tavern in the emancipation of thousands of Black Loyalists at the end of the Revolutionary War enabling them to leave New York City and the creation of the Book of Negroes. The exhibition expands upon one opened at the Museum in June 2023. Recognition is also given to the thousands of Black Patriots who fought to further the cause of American Independence.

The event will include a reception with wine, beer, and hors d'oeuvres. It will also feature special guests, including a lecture from Andrea Davis, Executive Director of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Nova Scotia, Canada. An optional dinner will follow the event.

Purchase now through October 9 for early bird pricing!

Museum Member/SRNY/Other Society Reception and Lecture: $30

Non-member Reception and Lecture: $35

Museum/SRNY/Other Society Member
Reception, Lecture, and Dinner: $140

Non-member Reception, Lecture, and Dinner: $150

The Museum is deeply grateful to the contributors below for making this exhibition a reality.

Lead Sponsor

Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation

Sponsors

Melinda Hull Allison
Peter C. Hein
Mark & Deborah Kopinski

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. More information can be found here.