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The American Revolution: Dawn of Independence
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Led by Ellen Baird*
Enjoy the same stops, themes, and topics of our A Toast to History tour in the quiet early morning hours of the Nation's birthday! 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, and 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.
Venue: Fraunces Tavern Museum
54 Pearl Street
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212-425-1778
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