Fraunces Tavern® Museum
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See where the story of your freedom began. Magna Carta will make its appearance at historic Fraunces Tavern® Museum in New York City from September 15 - December 15, 2009.
| In the almost 800 years since it was drawn up this remarkable copy of Magna Carta has journeyed from its home at Lincoln Cathedral in England to New York a handful of times. The first time was for the 1939 World's Fair. The last time was over 20 years ago. It doesn't make the trip very often. |
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Lincoln Cathedral, home to Magna Carta since 1215
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See Magna Carta - and More
Fraunces Tavern® Museum—dedicated to America's own struggle for freedom—is the perfect venue for you to see this amazing document. Fraunces Tavern is the ONLY museum in Manhattan dedicated to American Revolutionary War history-and the place where much of it actually happened.
Magna Carta is one of the most important documents in the history of democracy, directly influencing human rights throughout the centuries, which followed.
"MAGNA CARTA and the Foundations of Freedom" will also reveal how the roots of the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and more all reach back to Magna Carta. It will also trace the freedom struggles of the diverse peoples making up the American social fabric.
Your admission to MAGNA CARTA will also gain you entrance to our Dunsmore Gallery with its magnificent paintings depicting Revolutionary War scenes, the historic Long Room where George Washington bade farewell to his officers, and the elegant Clinton Dining Room.
Your visit will be an experience rich with stories of American patriotism and the history of liberty itself. |
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Our "Founding Fathers" Inspire Us
…Magna Carta Inspired Them
The year is 1215 and the days of "the divine right of kings" are numbered. A group of English Barons call King John to the fields of Runnymede to set his seal to Magna Carta, a document which, for the first time, limited his powers and put the wheels of liberty in motion that continue to roll forward today.
Originally known as "The Charter of Liberty," deep within was the revolutionary clause forming the basis of ideas that would later find their way into the Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution and other documents of liberty:
"No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled - nor will we proceed with force against him - except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by the law of the land." |
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A King is reprimanded. "Hugh Admonishes King John" ancient, leaded glass window at Lincoln Cathedral, captures the spirit of Magna Carta.
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When the English came to American soil in the 1600's, they brought with them ideas established by Magna Carta. It was the 13th century wellspring from which the 18th century American Revolution was born. —And from which declarations of liberty and law to this very day are based.
An Exhibit for All Who Breathe Free
For young and old alike, here is an exhibit for everyone who enjoys the bounty of freedom and wants to know more about it how these liberties were won.
Recommended for students, middle school age and up. School groups are encouraged. Please contact Visitor Services at 212 425-1778 to schedule a guided tour. |
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Seeing history up close. Magna Carta on display in England.
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Come see where liberty began. At least once in your lifetime, see -
Fraunces Tavern® Museum
54 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10004
Exhibit continues as "The Foundations of Freedom" through April 1, 2009
Tickets on sale at the Museum.
Exhibit Hours: Monday - Saturday, 12 Noon - 5:00 PM
Closed Sunday
School group tours:
10:30 AM - 12 Noon
Call 212-425-1778
After-hour group tours can be arranged.
Contact Visitor Services at 212-425-1776, ext. 18
Or 212-425-1778
Admission:
Adults ................................ $10.00
Seniors [65 and over] ............ $5.00
Children [6 to 18] ................. $5.00
Children [5 and under] .......... FREE
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Dining
After you have seen MAGNA CARTA may we suggest topping off your visit with a meal downstairs? For your convenience Fraunces Tavern® Restaurant, on the ground floor of the Museum building, serves lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Friday and 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Reservations are encouraged but not mandatory. Restaurant info or reservations call: 212-968-1776
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Location & Directions
Fraunces Tavern® Museum is located at 54 Pearl Street at the corner of Broad Street in Lower Manhattan.
Take the Subway: N/R to Whitehall St., 4/5 to Bowling Green, 1/9 to South Ferry, or J/M/Z to Broad Street. Buses: M1, M6, M15
For More Information call 212-425-1778
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Support by:
- The Bodman Foundation
- Order of Colonial Lords of the Manor in America
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