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Fraunces Tavern

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In his pre-presidential days as a general, George Washington celebrated the end of the Revolutionary War here in 1783, delivering a farewell address to his officers upon the British evacuation of New York. Today the former tavern is a museum covering two floors above a restaurant and bar. It has two fully furnished period rooms -- including the Long Room, site of Washington's address -- and other modest displays of 18th- and 19th-century American history. The museum also hosts family programs (such as crafts workshops), lectures, and concerts.

  • Cost: $4
  • Open: Sept.-June, Tues.-Fri. noon-5, Sat. 10-5; July and Aug., Tues.-Sat. 10-5
  • Subway: R, W to Whitehall St.; 4, 5 to Bowling Green; 1 to South Ferry; 2,3, to Wall St.; J, M, Z to Broad St.

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