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Washington & Hamilton in New York City
Aug
18
11:00 AM11:00
Walking Tour

Washington & Hamilton in New York City

Stand at the site of Washington's momentous inauguration, gain insights into the duel between Hamilton and Aaron Burr, pay your respects at the final resting place of the Hamiltons, and much more. You'll hear stories, letters, speeches and see paintings from the time. This is an immersive tour for lovers of United States’ history and the musical Hamilton!

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A Rebellious Brew: New York's Tea Party of 1774
Apr
21
11:00 AM11:00
Walking Tour

A Rebellious Brew: New York's Tea Party of 1774

Boston was not the only Colonial city to have its own ‘tea party’ in revolutionary times. Many seaport cities, including New York, had their own rebellions. Join licensed New York City Tour Guide Fred Cookinham to envision New York’s 1774 waterfront and discover why the city was so late in the game to revel in patriotic spirit.

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Evacuation Day Walking Tour
Nov
26
11:00 AM11:00
Walking Tour

Evacuation Day Walking Tour

Saturday, November 25 - SOLD OUT
Sunday, November 26

New York City was occupied by the British for over seven years during the Revolutionary War. On November 25, 1783, the British filed onto their ships to leave for good and the War for Independence was finally over. Led by New York City Tour Guide Fred Cookinham, follow in the footsteps of General Washington and his troops as they entered New York in triumph. Learn about the people and sites of New York, and what it was like to be caught up in a revolution.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
$15 Museum Members / $20 Public
Purchase tickets here.

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The American Revolution: Dawn of Independence
Jul
4
6:00 AM06:00
Walking Tour

The American Revolution: Dawn of Independence

Tickets for this walking tour are SOLD OUT.

Celebrate America’s independence on this pre-dawn walking tour. Explore Lower Manhattan in the quiet of the early morning hours with New York City Tour Guide, Ellen Baird for a 2-hour walking tour of Revolutionary War history. Explore the sites and learn the history of the crucial events that took place in the streets of Lower Manhattan before, during and after the American Revolutionary War, from the Stamp Act Riots to New York's Tea Party, from the Sugar House prisons to General George Washington's farewell to his troops at Fraunces Tavern. This tour is designed for novices and history buffs alike.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Once tickets are purchased, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 business hours that will provide you with the starting location of the walking tour. 

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A Toast to History: Independence Eve
Jun
30
6:30 PM18:30
Walking Tour

A Toast to History: Independence Eve

Tickets for this walking tour are SOLD OUT. 

Lift your glass and toast to America’s independence with New York City Tour Guide, Ellen Baird for a 2-hour walking tour of Revolutionary War history. Explore the sites and learn the history of the crucial events that took place in the streets of Lower Manhattan before, during and after the American Revolutionary War, from the Stamp Act Riots to New York’s Tea Party, from the Sugar House prisons to General George Washington’s farewell to his troops at Fraunces Tavern. This tour is designed for novices and history buffs alike.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Once tickets are purchased, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 business hours that will provide you with the starting location of the walking tour. 

*Ticket purchases include a free pint of Sam Fraunces Ale at Fraunces Tavern Restaurant & Bar where you can toast to the Revolution!

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Apr
23
11:00 AM11:00
Walking Tour

A Rebellious Brew: New York's Tea Party of 1774

Museum Members: $15
Regular Ticket: $20
Boston was not the only Colonial city to have a ‘tea party’ in revolutionary times. Many seaport cities, including New York, had their own rebellions. Join licensed New York City Tour Guide, Fred Cookinham to envision New York’s 1774 waterfront and discover why New York City was so late in the game to revel in patriotic spirit.

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Apr
22
11:00 AM11:00
Walking Tour

A Rebellious Brew: New York's Tea Party of 1774

Museum Members: $15
Regular Ticket: $20
Boston was not the only Colonial city to have a ‘tea party’ in revolutionary times. Many seaport cities, including New York, had their own rebellions. Join licensed New York City Tour Guide, Fred Cookinham to envision New York’s 1774 waterfront and discover why New York City was so late in the game to revel in patriotic spirit.

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