Fraunces Tavern Museum’s mission is to educate the public and create genuine appreciation for New York City history as it relates to Colonial America, the Revolutionary War, and the Early Republic; this mission is fulfilled through the preservation of its collection and interpretation of the institution’s landmarked 1719 building along with varied exhibitions of art and artifacts as they relate to the historic site and the American Revolution.
Opening Preview Reception and Optional Dinner with Lecture Fraunces Tavern Museum’s Educational Resources are designed to support educators in their efforts to inspire future generations On October 23, 2024, Fraunces Tavern Museum will…
Read More »Still looking for a calendar to kick off the New Year for yourself, or a holiday gift for friends, family or corporate clients? We have gone into the Fraunces Tavern Museum collections to bring to you this riveting 2024 calendar featuring the…
Read More »Thank you to all those who have supported us in many ways in the past! The upcoming George Washington Birthday Ball on February 23, 2024, will honor George Washington and benefit Fraunces Tavern® Museum. For those who cannot attend, we hope you…
Read More »Upcoming Events America'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…
Read More »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.…
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Read More »New exhibition opening June 26! The Birch Trials at Fraunces Tavern In 1783, as the Revolutionary War drew to a close, a joint British and American commission–formed as part of the process to implement the peace–met at Fraunces…
Read More »Flag Day 2023 FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023 || 12:00pm Wednesday, June 14, 2023 marks the 246th anniversary of the adoption of the American Flag by the Second Continental Congress in June 1777. Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York has annually…
Read More »Upcoming Events Afternoon Lecture Free Virtual Lecture Saturday, March 11 | 1:00pm EST Presented by Julie Flavell* In this special Saturday afternoon lecture, Julie Flavell will present her book The Howe Dynasty, the first biography of a…
Read More »New exhibition! Private Dining at Fraunces Tavern Opening Saturday, January 21 This new permanent exhibition portrays one of Fraunces Tavern’s private dining rooms in the late 18th century. Government officials and prominent members of…
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