Fraunces Tavern® Museum

Fraunces Tavern® Museum Oldest building in Manhattan with significant ties to George Washington and the American Revolution. Fraunces Tavern® Museum opened to the public in 1907.
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Fraunces Tavern Museum is a survivor of the early days of New York City. Now registered as a National Historic Landmark with the United States National Park Service, the building was originally 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 transformed it into one of the most popular meet

ing places of the day. Though it is best known as the site where Washington gave his farewell address to the officers of the Continental Army, in 1783, the tavern also played a significant role in pre– and post-Revolutionary activities. After the war, when New York was the Nation‘s first capi-tal, the tavern was host to the new government‘s offices of the Departments of War, Treasury and Foreign Affairs. In 1904, the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York purchased the tavern and hired preservation architect William Mersereau to restore the building to its colonial appearance. Today, the museum complex includes four 19th century buildings in addition to the 18th century Fraunces Tavern building. For over one hundred years, Fraunces Tavern Museum has stood as an historic beacon to this city‘s always changing landscapes and hopes to continue doing so for many years to come.

unknown artist (after Alonzo Chappel), 19th century, ink on paper glued to board, Gift of Henry Russell Drowne, Esq., 19...
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unknown artist (after Alonzo Chappel), 19th century, ink on paper glued to board, Gift of Henry Russell Drowne, Esq., 1912

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NYC Museum Preserves American Revolutionary History.
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NYC Museum Preserves American Revolutionary History.

The Fraunces Tavern Museum features artifacts and documents from the American Revolutionary era. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo has more.

March 3, 1714 - June 24, 1803In 1775, Matthew Thornton condemned the acts of the British Parliament and was elected as P...
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March 3, 1714 - June 24, 1803

In 1775, Matthew Thornton condemned the acts of the British Parliament and was elected as President of the New Hampshire Provincial Congress. He was appointed Chairman of the Committee of Safety that oversaw raising troops and arms.

Dr. Thornton was a member of the committee to draft the first New Hampshire Constitution, which was adopted on January 5, 1776. He was elected to the Continental Congress in 1776 and took his seat in November 1776.

Matthew Thornton, Delegate from New Hampshire, signed the Declaration at the age of 62 and died at the age of 89.

Early in the American Revolutionary War, the lack of uniforms made it hard to tell officers from enlisted men, creating ...
05/27/2026

Early in the American Revolutionary War, the lack of uniforms made it hard to tell officers from enlisted men, creating confusion in battle.

Badges of rank added further clarity. Simple visual cues were introduced: generals wore sashes around their waists, officers added cockades to their hats, and non-commissioned officers wore epaulets or strips of colored cloth on their shoulders.

Epaulet, Metal wire and wool or cotton cloth, England or United States, 1775-1780. Collection of Fraunces Tavern Museum

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Take a break from the rain this weekend! Path to LIberty: The Emergence of a Nation - Now at the Fraunces Tavern® Museum.

Open 12-5 pm daily.

c. 1716 - February 23, 1781George Taylor’s first venture into public service was as a captain of the Chester County Asso...
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c. 1716 - February 23, 1781

George Taylor’s first venture into public service was as a captain of the Chester County Associators, a militia formed by Ben Franklin for protection against frontier violence. In 1757, Taylor became justice of the peace. He was elected as a member of the Provincial Assembly and was a member of the committee to draft instructions to Pennsylvania delegates.

After signing the Declaration of Independence, Taylor continued to serve in Congress until 1777, then was elected to the new Supreme Council of Pennsylvania.

George Taylor, Delegate from Pennsylvania, signed the Declaration at the age of 60 and died at the age of 65.

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54 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY
10004

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+12124251778

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