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The Property of the Nation: George Washington’s Tomb, Mount Vernon, and the Memory of the First President

  • Fraunces Tavern Museum 54 Pearl St, 2nd Fl New York, NY 10004 United States (map)
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Evening Lecture Presented by Matthew Costello*

Washington’s resting place at his beloved Mount Vernon estate was at times as contested as his iconic image. In this lecture, Costello will explore the efforts of politicians, business owners, artists, and the American public to shape and reshape the memory of Washington in the popular imagination, centering around Washington’s final resting place.

Tickets
Public Ticket: 10.00
Museum Member: 5.00

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Tickets will NOT be shipped in the mail. Your name will be on a check-in list at will-call. You will receive a confirmation email from Fraunces Tavern Museum with event details within 24 business hours. Please be sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive an email within that time frame.

For all Museum Member ticket purchases, please complete payment using the name on your membership card.

Doors open at 6:00pm and close at 6:50pm.

Earlier Event: February 15
George Washington’s Birthday Open House
Later Event: February 21
143rd George Washington Birthday Ball