The Fraunces Tavern Museum will host “Samuel Fraunces: Revolutionary Tavernkeeper and Patriot,” a presentation by Mary Tsaltas-Ottomanelli on Monday, September 13th. [Read more…] about Samuel Fraunces, Revolutionary Tavernkeeper Free Virtual Talk
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Rise and Fall of Benjamin Franklin’s Glass Armonica
In 1719, Étienne [Stephen] De Lancey built his house on a site at 54 Pearl Street on the corner of Broad Street which had been given to him by his father-in-law Stephanus van Cortlandt, New York’s Mayor. The small yellow bricks used in its construction were imported from the Dutch Republic.
In 1762, his heirs sold the property to Samuel Fraunces who converted the home into a tavern, first named the Queen’s Head and later known as Fraunces Tavern. [Read more…] about Rise and Fall of Benjamin Franklin’s Glass Armonica
American Revolutionary Soldier-Mariners
On the stormy night of August 29, 1776, the Continental Army faced capture or annihilation after losing the Battle of Brooklyn. The fate of the Revolution rested upon the shoulders of the soldier-mariners from Marblehead, Massachusetts, who saved the army by navigating the treacherous waters of the river. White, Black, Hispanic, and Native American, this uniquely diverse group of soldiers set an inclusive standard the US Army would not reach again for more than 170 years. [Read more…] about American Revolutionary Soldier-Mariners
Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution
The Fraunces Tavern Museum will host author Claire Bellerjeau for a talk about her new book Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution (Lyons Press, 2021) on Thursday, July 8th. [Read more…] about Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution
Black Patriots’, Gadsden, Rev War Flags Subject of Exhibit
The Fraunces Tavern Museum has announced two new exhibitions, An American Emblem of Magnanimity and To the Beat of Their Own Drums: Regimental Flags of the American Revolution, set to open on Friday, April 2nd. [Read more…] about Black Patriots’, Gadsden, Rev War Flags Subject of Exhibit
1774: The Long Year of Revolution
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The new book 1774: The Long Year of Revolution (Knopf, 2020) by Mary Beth Norton keenly focuses on the sixteen months during which the traditional loyalists to King George III began their discordant “discussions” that led to their acceptance of the inevitability of war against the British Empire and to the clashes at Lexington and Concord in mid-April 1775. [Read more…] about 1774: The Long Year of Revolution
Carrots: A Culinary History Virtual Presentation
The Pilgrims first brought carrots to North America, intending to harvest them in the colonies. Carrots were an easy vegetable to grow and were an integral part of nourishing humans and animals alike.
In 1787, George Washington wrote in a letter to Benjamin Fitzhugh Grymes, “I am convinced that in proper soil the culture of carrots will be found very advantageous for feeding farm horses and every piece of stock. I am inclined to think that rows of carrots will yield 5 to 8 bushels of carrots to one corn.” [Read more…] about Carrots: A Culinary History Virtual Presentation
George Washington’s Nemesis Virtual Lecture
The Fraunces Tavern Museum has announced a virtual lecture by the author of George Washington’s Nemesis: The Outrageous Treason and Unfair Court-Martial of Major General Charles Lee during the Revolutionary War, Christian McBurney, set for Thursday, October 8th. [Read more…] about George Washington’s Nemesis Virtual Lecture
Fraunces Tavern Museum to Reopen Sept 16th
Fraunces Tavern Museum is set to reopen to the public on Wednesday, September 16th, and will be open on a reduced schedule, Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 pm, offering access to six of its galleries, including the historic Long Room and Clinton Room.
Fraunces Tavern is a museum and restaurant at 54 Pearl Street in Lower Manhattan. The building played a prominent role in history before, during, and after the American Revolution, including served as a headquarters for George Washington, a venue for peace negotiations with the British, and housing federal offices in the Early Republic. [Read more…] about Fraunces Tavern Museum to Reopen Sept 16th
African Americans At The Battle of Bennington
The Fraunces Tavern Museum has announced an illustrated virtual talk, The Black Presence at the Battle of Bennington, presented by Phil Holland, set for Thursday, August 20th. [Read more…] about African Americans At The Battle of Bennington