Fraunces Tavern® Museum

Fraunces Tavern® Museum Oldest building in Manhattan with significant ties to George Washington and the American Revolution. Fraunces Tavern® Museum opened to the public in 1907.
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Fraunces Tavern Museum is a survivor of the early days of New York City. Now registered as a National Historic Landmark with the United States National Park Service, the building was originally built in 1719 as an elegant residence for the merchant Stephan Delancey and his family. In 1762, the home was purchased by tavern-keeper Samuel Fraunces, who transformed it into one of the most popular meet

ing places of the day. Though it is best known as the site where Washington gave his farewell address to the officers of the Continental Army, in 1783, the tavern also played a significant role in pre– and post-Revolutionary activities. After the war, when New York was the Nation‘s first capi-tal, the tavern was host to the new government‘s offices of the Departments of War, Treasury and Foreign Affairs. In 1904, the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York purchased the tavern and hired preservation architect William Mersereau to restore the building to its colonial appearance. Today, the museum complex includes four 19th century buildings in addition to the 18th century Fraunces Tavern building. For over one hundred years, Fraunces Tavern Museum has stood as an historic beacon to this city‘s always changing landscapes and hopes to continue doing so for many years to come.

Baron von Steuben was a Prussian-born officer who reformed the Continental Army into a professional and disciplined figh...
09/01/2026

Baron von Steuben was a Prussian-born officer who reformed the Continental Army into a professional and disciplined fighting force.

Almost arrested when he arrived in New Hampshire because he was wearing a red coat, he traveled to York, Pennsylvania, where the Continental Congress relocated after fleeing Philadelphia. Congress then appointed him to train the Continental forces stationed at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

Washington appointed von Steuben inspector general of the army with the rank of major general. Finally, he was granted a field command, served as a division commander in Virginia and participated in the siege of Yorktown.

Did you know Fraunces Tavern Museum has a Youtube Channel?
08/31/2026

Did you know Fraunces Tavern Museum has a Youtube Channel?

This Colonial Drinking Songs and Toasts event will include songs that would have been heard in taverns across the coloni...
08/29/2026

This Colonial Drinking Songs and Toasts event will include songs that would have been heard in taverns across the colonies throughout the colonial era and the American Revolution.

Visit https://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/events-calendar for tickets.

08/27/2026

The Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn) - August 27, 1776

250 years ago, The Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn) took place. It was the first major battle of the American Revolution since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with 32,000 British and Hessian troops against 9,000 Continental Army troops. The 1st Maryland Regiment (The Maryland 400) sustained heavy casualties, but it allowed General Washington and his remaining troops to evacuate and live to fight another day.

Where did your family come from?
08/25/2026

Where did your family come from?

This fight highlighted the challenges faced by the Continental Army in fighting the British and holding New York City.Th...
08/23/2026

This fight highlighted the challenges faced by the Continental Army in fighting the British and holding New York City.

The bodies of American soldiers who died in the Battle of Long Island are said to be buried underneath the structure of The Flatbush Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in Flatbush, Brooklyn.

Nearly 24,000 troops landed between Gravesend and New Utrecht in what is now Brooklyn, ready to advance as part of the l...
08/22/2026

Nearly 24,000 troops landed between Gravesend and New Utrecht in what is now Brooklyn, ready to advance as part of the larger British invasion.


08/20/2026
Continue to celebrate 250 by learning more about our nation’s founders.
08/20/2026

Continue to celebrate 250 by learning more about our nation’s founders.

Age didn’t stop them from making history! Who inspires you more—youthful risk-takers or seasoned leaders?
08/18/2026

Age didn’t stop them from making history! Who inspires you more—youthful risk-takers or seasoned leaders?


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54 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY
10004

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+12124251778

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