Remembering America's Founding Moments In NYC
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In the heart of Lower Manhattan sits one of the most important surviving landmarks from America's founding -- Fraunces Tavern.
Built in 1719, the historic tavern became a gathering place for revolutionaries during the American Revolution.
It's best known as the site where George Washington delivered an emotional farewell to his Continental Army officers in 1783 -- just days after the British evacuated New York.
Now, as the nation prepares to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, Fraunces Tavern is once again serving as a connection to the country's founding story.
Built in 1719, the historic tavern became a gathering place for revolutionaries during the American Revolution.
It's best known as the site where George Washington delivered an emotional farewell to his Continental Army officers in 1783 -- just days after the British evacuated New York.
Now, as the nation prepares to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, Fraunces Tavern is once again serving as a connection to the country's founding story.
