Special Spring Event!
The Musical World of
Ben Franklin
Ben Franklin attended concerts and operas, promoted emerging American musicians, and invented a musical instrument that became the rage of Europe. “National Artistic Treasure” Julianne Baird brings Franklin’s musical world to life in this unique program of music and readings.
This event is co-presented by Salon/Sanctuary Concerts and Fraunces Tavern Museum.
About the Museum
Fraunces Tavern Museum is a survivor of the early days of New York City. It was 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 turned it into one of the most popular taverns 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-Revolutionary activities. After the war, when New York was the nation’s first capital, the tavern was rented to the new government to house the 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 return the building to its colonial appearance. Fraunces Tavern® Museum opened to the public in 1907. Today, the museum complex includes four 19th century buildings in addition to the 18th century Fraunces Tavern building.
Fraunces Tavern® Museum’s mission is to educate the public about New York City history as it relates to Colonial America, the Revolutionary War, and the Early Republic. This mission is fulfilled through the preservation and interpretation of the Museum’s landmarked 1719 building along with varied exhibitions of art and artifacts as they relate to the historic site.
Fraunces Tavern® Museum is located at 54 Pearl Street, Manhattan. The Museum
is open seven days a week, 12pm – 5pm. Admission: $7.00 general, $4.00
seniors and children under 18, and free to children 5 and under and to
members with membership card. Subway: R or W to Whitehall St., 4/5 to
Bowling Green, 1 South Ferry, J/M/Z to Broad St. Buses: M1, M6, M15. |
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Please Join us for our
Special Evening Lectures…
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New York At War
Presented by Steve Jaffe†
Thursday, May 10th
Spies in the Continental Capital
Espionage Across Pennsylvania
Presented by John Nagy†
Thursday, June 7th
Lunchtime Lecture
Nathan Hale : American Spy, American Hero
Presented by James S. Kaplan
Tuesday, June12th at 12:30pm
Free with Museum admission
Walking Tour With Jim Kaplan
10th Annual Nighttime Walking Tour of Revolutionary War New York
Wednesday, July 4th from 2am – 6am
Hamilton By The Slice
Presented by William Chrystal†
Thursday, July 12th
New York Diaries
Presented by Teresa Carpenter†
Thursday, August 16th
† Books will be available for purchase -discounts apply for Museum members
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THE DUNSMORE COLLECTION
Conservation Continues...
Detail of the conservation process
The John Ward Dunsmore Collection at the Fraunces Tavern Museum is
comprised of 45 paintings that illustrate important events of the
Revolutionary War, including Valley Forge, the Battle of Bunker Hill and
the Surrender at Yorktown.
Dunsmore was a late 19/early 20th-century painter best known for his
realistic and historically accurate paintings. He was the founding
director of the Detroit Art Museum and a member of the Sons of the
Revolution. Dunsmore donated much of the collection to the Museum.
Learn More.
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| The Long Room at Fraunces Tavern was the site of Washington's farewell to his officers are the end of the Revolution. |
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