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Fraunces Tavern 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. Tho...
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Fraunces Tavern Museum: Exhibits
Every building in New York tells a piece of its past. As Manhattan's oldest surviving building, 54 Pearl Street has witnessed nearly three centuries of the city's history. Built as a home by Stephen Delancey, a Huguenot refugee turned successful merchant, in 1719, 54 Pearl Street represented the com...
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Fraunces Tavern Museum | NYCkidsARTS - New York City's cultural guide for kids
Stand on a spot where the Sons of Liberty planned the American Revolution or in the room (now reconstructed) where George Washington thanked his officers at the close of the war. Built by Etienne DeLancey as a residence in 1719, bought by Samuel Fraunces in 1762 and turned into a popular tavern, thi...
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Fraunces Tavern Museum - History, Revolution - Are We There Yet?
(grades 3 - 8): From meeting place, to post office, to entertainment center, taverns played an important part in society in the 18th century. This program invites a lot of group participation to explore this interesting phenomenon. Guided Tours include pr...
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When the war was won and the Americans had re-occupied the city, it was at Fraunces Tavern that hosted Washington and his officers in a victory banquet. On Dec. 4, 1783, Washington was again at Fraunces Tavern to say farewell to his officers in the Long Room. Saving America from the fate of many rep...
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Fraunces Tavern Museum - New York City Attractions | Priceline.com
The listed Georgian-style yellow brick house (1719) would be worth checking out even if it weren't the site of one of our nation's most legendary pieces of oratory. In December of 1793, George Washington gave his famous farewell to the troops speech at this quaint little tavern. The Fraunces was als...
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Fraunces Tavern Museum - New York, NY, 10004 - Citysearch
As you walk over creaking (unfortunately non-original) floorboards of the oldest building in Manhattan, it's fascinating to imagine what lower Manhattan, the cradle of European settlement in New York, must have been like as a skyscraper-less, bustling seaport. The museum is most striking when i...
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