Fraunces Tavern® Museum

10/16/2026

Explore the Museum via candlelight. Discover what’s hidden in the shadows and hear secrets from the Revolutionary era. Meet costumed guides along the way who will interpret what you uncover and reveal rare artifacts, unveiled just for this night. Secure your ticket now and enjoy a special themed goody bag as a keepsake from a night you’ll never forget!

Fun for all ages! Costumes encouraged, not required!

Doors open at 5:30 pm; entry for this self-paced tour ends at 6:30 pm. The Museum will close at 7:00 pm.

Tour limited to 50 people!

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10/14/2026

October 14, 1734 - January 11, 1797

Francis Lightfoot Lee joined the committee of correspondence and in 1774, became a member of Virginia’s convention. This was followed by his election as a delegate to the Second Continental Congress.

Francis Lightfoot Lee, Delegate from Virginia, signed the Declaration at the age of 41 and died at the age of 62.

10/11/2026

This naval battle, fought on a narrow strip of land between New York’s mainland and Valcour Island, is considered the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War. Benedict Arnold led the Americans and Great Britain was led by Guy Carleton and Thomas Pringle.

On this date, Arnold drew the British fleet to a position he carefully chose to limit their advantages. Many of the American ships were damaged or destroyed; however, Arnold sneaked the American fleet past the British one and began a retreat toward Crown Point and Ticonderoga. This retreat was hampered by bad weather which resulted in more of the fleet being captured or grounded and burned before it could reach Crown Point. When Arnold did finally reach Crown Point, he had the fort’s buildings burned and retreated to Ticonderoga.

10/09/2026

The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association has owned and managed George Washington’s Mount Vernon since 1858. In that year, an intrepid group of women — who had no right to vote or own property — came together to save George Washington’s home, after both the Federal Government and Commonwealth of Virginia had refused to help.

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Oldest building in Manhattan with significant ties to George Washington and the American Revolution.

10/08/2026

October 7, 1728 - June 26, 1784

Caesar Rodney was a member of the Stamp Act Congress, Delaware’s wartime Governor, a member of the Committee of Correspondence, a leader in the colonial militia, a delegate to the Continental Congress, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. When he learned the vote was split between Delaware’s Delegates McKean and Read, he rode 70 miles through a thunderstorm to break the tie and voted for independence. Although the vote was initially split, all three delegates ended up signing the Declaration of Independence.

Caesar Rodney, Delegate from Delaware, signed the Declaration at the age of 47 and died at the age of 55.

10/07/2026

Join licensed tour guide Bruce Racond to visit the New York City George Washington would have known from 1776 to 1790! This walking tour explores the people and places of NYC during the Revolutionary War and Washington’s first term as president, including the important contributions of women and African Americans.

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Join licensed tour guide Bruce Racond to visit the New York City that George Washington would have known from 1776 to 1790! This walking tour explores the people and places of NYC during the Revolutionary War and Washington’s first term as president, including the important contributions of women ...

10/06/2026

Follow the yellow brick...wall to Fraunces Tavern Museum. Learn about the historical significance.

10/05/2026

Will you check your attic after reading this? Start attending more flea markets?

10/02/2026

October 2, 1737 - May 9, 1791

Francis Hopkinson became a Customs Collector for New Castle, Delaware, and an Assemblyman for the New Jersey Royal Provincial Council. He was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in May 1775. He resigned his crown appointed positions and was elected delegate to the Second Continental Congress. He voted for the Lee Resolution and signed the Declaration of Independence on August 2; he left Congress later that year to devote more time to his law practice and serve on the Navy Board.

Francis Hopkinson, Delegate from New Jersey, signed the Declaration at the age of 38 and died at the age of 53.

10/01/2026

October 1, 1730 - February 28, 1781

After George Clymer and Richard Stockton visited the Northern Army after the failed Invasion of Quebec, he was due to return to Continental Congress but took a detour to visit a friend in New Jersey. He was captured by Loyalists, stripped of his property and sent on a march to Perth Amboy, New Jersey, where he was given to the British. General William Howe offered Stockton and others the option of renouncing the Declaration of Independence and swearing allegiance to the King. Stockton refused, which led to his being beaten, interrogated and starved. George Washington negotiated his release but by this time, Stockton had become ill. Upon his release, he resigned from Congress.

Richard Stockton, Delegate from New Jersey, signed the Declaration at the age of 46 and died at the age of 50.