Upcoming Event

American's First Plague Lecture
Sunday, September 10 | 1:00pm EDT
Public $10 | Members Free
Virtual Free

Join us as Robert Watson* discusses his book America's First Plague: The deadly 1793 epidemic that crippled a young nation. Watson will explore the wave of fear that swept across the fledgling republic, and the numerous unintended but far-reaching consequences it would have on the development of the United States.

This lecture will take place in-person AND via Zoom.

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Constitution Week Meeting
and Optional Dinner
Monday, September 18 | 6:30pm EDT
Reception $25 | Dinner $130

Join Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. to celebrate the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, featuring special guest Justice Mark Dillon*. Dillon is the author of The First Chief Justice: John Jay and the Struggle of a New Nation, published March 1, 2022, will speak on “John Jay and the United States Constitution.”

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Save the Date: George Washington Birthday Ball

The George Washington Birthday Ball, hosted by Sons of the Revolution? in the State of New York, Inc., is held each year to honor George Washington and to benefit Fraunces Tavern Museum.

The 147th George Washington Birthday Ball will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 7:00pm EST. 

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Evening Lecture Archive

While the Evening Lecture Series is on vacation this month, check out the catalog of past lectures! Recordings can be found on the Museum's website. Lectures will return in September. 

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George Washington: Revolutionary
2024 Calendar

We have gone into the Fraunces Tavern® Museum collections to bring to you this riveting 2024 calendar featuring the paintings by the legendary John Ward Dunsmore. John Ward Dunsmore, through his visual storytelling has set the gold standard for Revolutionary War paintings for generations-- solidifying in our collective memories the world changing events that transpired. One of his favorite subjects was the icon of the Revolutionary War himself, General George Washington. Come on this journey from the sounding for the Minute Men, the ride of Paul Revere, Valley Forge, Yorktown, to Washington's inauguration as the first President of the United States.

With a limited print run of only 1,000 copies, get yours while supplies last! Pick one up on-site in our Museum Gift Shop or order online.

Order online here and find out more information about customized calendars!