The HMS Asia shelling of lower Manhattan, which included a cannonball through the roof of Fraunces Tavern, began the evening of August 23, 1775, and continued into the early morning of August 24, 1775. This commemorative event will include a social reception with hors d'oeuvres and drinks together with brief remarks, followed by an optional dinner (starting at 7:30 pm). Attendees at the reception can view the first installment of our recently opened 250th anniversary special exhibition Path to Liberty: The Emergence of a Nation (which includes recognition of the HMS Asia shelling event).

Tickets

Reception Only - Members (Sons, Museum, other Societies)
$50
(reception includes open bar and hors d'oeuvres)

Reception and Dinner - Members (Sons, Museum, other Societies)
$170
(dinner includes three courses and drink service)

Reception - Public
$60
(reception includes open bar and hors d'oeuvres)

Reception and Dinner - Public
$190
(dinner includes three courses and drink service)

Patron 250th Event Sponsor: $100

(Add a patron donation to your event ticket. For tax purposes, all of this amount is tax deductible. Patrons will be listed on the event webpage.)

Sponsors

Patrons (as of 8/21/2025)

• Ronald A. D’Ambrosi

• Theresa Spence D’Ambrosi

• William S. Eakins

• Peter C. Hein

• John Marmaduke Lynham, Jr.

• Peter J.W. Sherwin

• Ronald Spence