Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York

05/26/2020

Fraunces Tavern® Museum

Happy Memorial Day from Fraunces Tavern Museum! Did you know there are over 270 war memorials located in New York City parks? Although the Museum remains closed to the public, we propose you observe this day by visiting a Revolutionary War memorial in your area.

In 1873, New York became the first state to observe this holiday, originally known as “Decoration Day,” and it was declared a federal holiday in 1971.

The Maryland Monument (image one), located in Prospect Park, honors the bravery of the Maryland 400, Continental Soldiers that sacrificed their lives to hold off Cornwallis’ troops for Washington and his men to escape after the Battle of Brooklyn.

You can also explore Fort Greene Park and visit the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument (image two), dedicated to the estimated 11,000 men and women who died on British prison ships anchored on the East River.

Since 1892, Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York have placed over 50 historical tablets, statues, and monuments around the city, such as the tablet dedicated to Colonel Marinus Willet (image three), located on the corner of Broad and Beaver Streets.

Explore a list of war memorials in your neighborhood here: https://bit.ly/36uETh7

05/20/2020

Fraunces Tavern® Museum

Join us TOMORROW, Thursday, May 21 at 6:30pm for a FREE Virtual Lecture with White House historian Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Historian on her book The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution.

In this lecture, Chervinsky will explore the creation of the first presidential cabinet. Washington modeled his new cabinet on the councils of war he had led as commander of the Continental Army, tinkering with its structure throughout his administration. As Washington faced an increasingly recalcitrant Congress, he came to treat the cabinet as a private advisory body to summon as needed, greatly expanding the role of the president and the executive branch.

This lecture is free and will take place using Zoom. Fill out the form on our website to register, and you will receive an email with a link to the lecture the morning of May 21. Registration closes on May 21 at 12:00pm: https://qoo.ly/35umj8

05/01/2020

Fraunces Tavern® Museum

Fraunces Tavern Museum has partnered with Untapped New York for our first-ever Virtual Lecture for Insiders! On Thursday, May 7 at 12pm ET, join Programs & Events Assistant Mary Tsaltas-Ottomanelli to explore the history of 54 Pearl Street, the home of Fraunces Tavern Museum and Restaurant, its significance to the American Revolutionary era, and the efforts to restore and preserve the building over the last 300 years.

This live talk is organized for Untapped New York Insiders, and will be broadcasted via Zoom. Insiders will have the ability to ask questions in a Q&A section at the end.

Fraunces Tavern Museum is a member of Untapped New York's Insiders Program, a members-only club giving you access to virtual tours, talks, access to NYC’s most off-limits places, free admission to museums and much more. Get two months FREE with code STAYHOME. Register: https://qoo.ly/35rsc9

04/28/2020

Fraunces Tavern® Museum

#OnThisDay, April 28, 1780, Cuban representative Juan de Miralles died at George Washington's camp at Morristown, New Jersey. Born into a wealthy Havana merchant family, Miralles was sent to the colonies in 1777 as an observer for Spain and met with the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on their behalf, encouraging trade between the colonies and Cuba, and he was quite successful.

By 1781, over half of the ships coming into Philadelphia originated in Havana. He also presented Congress with Spain’s desired outcome for the war: the return of the Florida colony to Spanish control. In 1779, Spain officially entered the war, but not as an American ally. Spain was hesitant to openly support another imperial colony's revolt, so it instead entered into a treaty with one of America’s allies, France. This allowed Spain to support the Revolutionary War without explicitly supporting the colonies’ desire to separate from Great Britain.

During his time in the colonies, Miralles developed a strong relationship with General Washington and his wife Martha, and developed a deep sympathy for the Patriot cause. In the spring of 1780, Miralles came down with pulmonic fever, and although he was treated by Washington's personal doctors, eventually succumbed to the illness.

Learn more about the role both Spain and Cuba played during the American Revolution, and how their efforts helped the Patriots win, on the latest blog post: https://qoo.ly/35qru2

04/22/2020

Fraunces Tavern® Museum

#OnThisDay, April 22, 1774, the Sons of Liberty planned their own "tea party," dumping 18 chests of British tea into New York Harbor. Programs & Events Assistant Mary Tsaltas-Ottomanelli explores the New York Tea Party and the early days of #revolutionary New York on the FTM Blog. Read the whole story: https://qoo.ly/35meh9

04/08/2020

Fraunces Tavern® Museum

Fraunces Tavern Museum has gone digital! Check out our brand new virtual exhibition, Valuable, a digital interpretation of one of our most popular in-house exhibitions. Explore the collection, which highlights the eight most valuable objects in the entire Museum collection, not only for their financial worth, but also for their contributions to preserving and interpreting American history and culture. As you view this exhibition and the guided tour, consider the ways in which each artifact is valuable, and how we can use these artifacts to understand this period of America’s history. These artifacts are one of a kind, and therefore priceless. View the collection: https://qoo.ly/3593d2

Pictured: Martha Washington’s Slipper

01/23/2020

New-York Historical Society

This week, we're reading this blog post from New-York Historical Society, about the Battle of Golden Hill, one of the first instances of bloodshed of the American Revolution. On Monday, January 27 at 6:30pm, you're invited to join Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York at Fraunces Tavern Museum to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Golden Hill with a special presentation by author and historian Barnet Schecter, AND the birthday of Frederick Samuel Tallmadge, the second President of the Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, whose generosity enabled the Society to acquire Fraunces Tavern in 1904. Tickets: https://bit.ly/2uoq2pA

🗡️ Take a moment to remember the 250th anniversary of New York’s Battle of Golden Hill.

👇 Learn more through the latest #FromTheStacks.

01/13/2020

The New York Campaign

We look forward to having historian Barnet Schecter as our guest speaker at our Battle of Golden Hill & Tallmage Day event on Jan 27 (link in comments)! In the meantime, check out this short but very educational video he made with another preservation-oriented non-profit organization you should know about, the American Battlefield Trust.

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/videos/new-york-campaign

VIDEO | Barnet Schecter highlights the key battles of the New York Campaign as the British Army chased American forces through New York during the summer of 1776 and winter of 1777.

12/03/2019

Fraunces Tavern® Museum

Think of us this Giving Tuesday and make a contribution towards the ongoing preservation and interpretation of our Fraunces Tavern® Museum. We are honored to be the custodians of this historic site, and every dollar given helps sustain the Tavern for another 300 years!

Happy #GivingTuesday! Today, please consider making a contribution towards Fraunces Tavern Museum. Your donation will make a #revolutionary difference for a museum that has been diligently working to preserve and interpret the history of the American Revolutionary era for generations. Through your patronage, you are not only providing valuable support to this cherished historic site, which celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2019, but you are also keeping history alive! Donate: https://bit.ly/381YCoL

11/11/2019

Fraunces Tavern® Museum

This Veteran's Day we celebrate the service of all military veterans, past and present, and their dedication and service to our country. The seeds of the American Revolution were planted at Fraunces Tavern, and we're honored to still stand alongside the brave men and women who serve our country - 300 years and counting.

11/11/2019

Eyewitness News Live Streaming Video

SRNY's 2017 Distinguished Patriot of the Year, American Vietnam War veteran and recipient of the Medal of Honor, Paul Bucha co-hosts ABC coverage of the NYC Veterans Day Parade (Live Now): https://abc7ny.com/watch/23377/

Watch live streaming video on abc7ny.com and stay up-to-date with the latest Eyewitness News broadcasts as well as live breaking news whenever it happens.

11/11/2019

Vice President Pence Delivers Remarks at Arlington National Cemetery

The Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York are proud to honor our Revolutionary War veterans and the courageous veterans of all other wars undertaken by these United States, by marching in today’s centennial celebration of the New York City Veterans Day Parade, hosted by the United War Veterans Council.
Please join us in today's commemorations by watching the parade in person, on television, or online, and by supporting Veterans organizations today, and throughout the year.

LIVE coverage of the Parade, with the SRNY's 2017 Distinguished Patriot of the Year Paul Bucha (Live Now): https://abc7ny.com/watch/23377/

LIVE coverage of commemorations at Arlington National Cemetery (Live now): https://www.c-span.org/video/?466105-1/vice-president-pence-delivers-remarks-arlington-national-cemetery&live

Vice President Mike Pence lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before delivering Veterans Day remarks at the Memorial Amphitheater Arlington National Cemetery.

10/28/2019

Search for New Director of SRNY and Fraunces Tavern Museum

NOW HIRING!

SRNY and Fraunces Tavern Museum are in search of a new Director. Do you have non-profit experience and an interest in American Revolutionary history? See our website for more details!

http://www.sonsoftherevolution.org/2019/10/28/search-for-new-director-of-srny-and-fraunces-tavern-museum/

Search for New Director of SRNY and Fraunces Tavern Museum

08/19/2019

Fraunces Tavern® Museum

Fraunces Tavern® Museum

On OCTOBER 1, Fraunces Tavern Museum and Restaurant host a grand 300th birthday celebration for 54 Pearl Street! Guests will enjoy an evening of special events, and a gift bag with special limited 300th anniversary shot glasses, a commemorative post card, mini bottle of Dingle Gin, and complimentary Museum passes. RSVP TODAY and learn more.

07/26/2019

Thanks to everyone who came out for Summer Tavern Night and the Color Guard's Punch Bowl dedication!

A celebration of
Colonial & Revolutionary War era taverns, toasts, traditions, and togetherness
And
Dedication of the Color Guard punch bowl
Given in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the construction of the Fraunces Tavern® building.

07/26/2019

A celebration of
Colonial & Revolutionary War era taverns, toasts, traditions, and togetherness
And
Dedication of the Color Guard punch bowl
Given in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the construction of the Fraunces Tavern® building.

A celebration of
Colonial & Revolutionary War era taverns, toasts, traditions, and togetherness
And
Dedication of the Color Guard punch bowl
Given in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the construction of the Fraunces Tavern® building.

07/09/2019

Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York's cover photo

07/09/2019

The SRNY Color Guard participated in the Independence Day Parade, held each year on the morning of July 4th, hosted by the Lower Manhattan Historical Association. More information about this event can be found at: https://lmha-nyc.org/independence-day.

The SRNY Color Guard participated in the Independence Day Parade, held each year on the morning of July 4th, hosted by the Lower Manhattan Historical Association. More information about this event can be found at: https://lmha-nyc.org/independence-day.

04/26/2019

2019 Battles of Lexington & Concord Dinner (including Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award Presentation)

2019 Battles of Lexington & Concord Dinner (including Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award Presentation)

03/19/2019

Fraunces Tavern® Museum

Fraunces Tavern® Museum

On MONDAY, APRIL 22, Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York hosts the Battles of Lexington and Concord Dinner (including Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award Presentation) honoring this year's WINNER, Joyce Lee Malcolm for her book, The Tragedy of Benedict Arnold: An American Life. Honorable Mentions will also be presented to Bob Drury and Tom Clavin for their book, Valley Forge, and to Albert Louis Zambone for Daniel Morgan: A Revolutionary Life. Tickets are NOW ON SALE.

03/12/2019

Thank you to everyone who made our 142nd George Washington Birthday Ball a great success!

Photos are now up on the Fraunces Tavern Museum page and can also be found at frauncestavernmuseum.org.

SEE MORE PHOTOS: http://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/142nd-george-washington-birthday-ball-gallery

Friday, February 22, 2019
Hosted by Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc.
Honoring Distinguished Patriots
Elizabeth and Stanley DeForest Scott

Also Honoring
Denise Doring VanBuren,
First Vice President General, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

With Emcees
George Carroll Whipple III
and
William Whipple Rockefeller

12/13/2018

Cheers to all the Sons and Daughters who came out to the Young Members Annual Holiday Cocktail Party at Fraunces Tavern!

at Fraunces Tavern

11/08/2018

Evacuation Day marked the final British evacuation from New York City after seven years of occupation. The evening culminated in a festive dinner given by Governor George Clinton with George Washington at the tavern of Samuel Fraunces.

Evacuation Day remained a city holiday into the 1930s and the occasion was often marked by colorful ceremony.

Each year we continue this tradition, and celebrate as George Washington did that night, by raising our glasses for the very same thirteen toasts given at the first Evacuation Day Dinner at Fraunces Tavern on November 25, 1783.

Evacuation Day marked the final British evacuation from New York City after seven years of occupation. The evening culminated in a festive dinner given by Governor George Clinton with George Washington at the tavern of Samuel Fraunces.

Evacuation Day remained a city holiday into the 1930s and the occasion was often marked by colorful ceremony.

Each year we continue this tradition, and celebrate as George Washington did that night, by raising our glasses for the very same thirteen toasts given at the first Evacuation Day Dinner at Fraunces Tavern on November 25, 1783.

10/12/2018

An evening discussion with
General Denis Mercier
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation

An evening discussion with
General Denis Mercier
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation

10/12/2018

Battles of Lexington and Concord Dinner (including Fraunces Taver

10/10/2018

Annual Nathan Hale Day Commemoration in City Hall Park

Each September the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. commemorate martyred spy Nathan Hale at the foot of the Nathan Hale statue which stands at City Hall Park. The ceremony features the SRNY Color Guard, Yale Club, Veteran Corps of Artillery, wreath laying, and more.

Nathan Hale was commissioned by George Washington to infiltrate the British ranks to gather intelligence. He was discovered on September 22, 1776 and hanged for treason, without trial, the next morning.

The Nathan Hale Commemoration Ceremony takes place in City Hall Park near the statue of Nathan Hale that was commissioned by the Sons of the Revolution in 1883 and stands facing the south main entrance to City Hall.

Annual Nathan Hale Day Commemoration in City Hall Park

Each September the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. commemorate martyred spy Nathan Hale at the foot of the Nathan Hale statue which stands at City Hall Park. The ceremony features the SRNY Color Guard, Yale Club, Veteran Corps of Artillery, wreath laying, and more.

Nathan Hale was commissioned by George Washington to infiltrate the British ranks to gather intelligence. He was discovered on September 22, 1776 and hanged for treason, without trial, the next morning.

The Nathan Hale Commemoration Ceremony takes place in City Hall Park near the statue of Nathan Hale that was commissioned by the Sons of the Revolution in 1883 and stands facing the south main entrance to City Hall.