George Washington’s Farewell at Fraunces Tavern in NYC
To know where modern history was shaped is to build a direct connection to our past. Today was a momentous day in New York City history. It was the year …
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Thanksgiving in New York
In 1789, President George Washington in New York City issued the first Thanksgiving Proclamation by the national government. In it, he called upon Americans to express their gratitude for the …
Evacuation Day in New York City
Today is Evacuation Day in NYC. On this date, back in 1783, the War of Revolution came to an end when the British evacuated New York. The war had officially …
Oldest House in Manhattan
