Step back in time as we explore our nation’s rich heritage through a hands-on craft inspired by the past!

On Friday, October 18th, join us for an historic, fall-themed craft! Discover the history of corn husk dolls, tracing their origins from Native Americans to European settlers and enslaved African Americans. During the Revolutionary era, children made these dolls from available materials, like the corn husks available after harvest. Join us to make your own corn husk dolls, connecting with the historical ingenuity of these children and the broader Revolutionary War era.

Drop in any time from 1:00-3:00pm to try your hand at our all-ages activities!

FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION

Join licensed tour guide Bruce Racond to visit the New York City that George Washington would have known from 1776 to 1790! This walking tour explores the people and places of NYC during the Revolutionary War and Washington’s first term as president, including the important contributions of women and African Americans.

Join licensed tour guide Bruce Racond to visit the New York City that George Washington would have known from 1776 to 1790! This walking tour explores the people and places of NYC during the Revolutionary War and Washington’s first term as president, including the important contributions of women and African Americans.

On October 23, 2024, Fraunces Tavern Museum will unveil our vastly enlarged permanent exhibition "The Birch Trials at Fraunces Tavern", highlighting the role of Fraunces Tavern in the emancipation of thousands of Black Loyalists at the end of the Revolutionary War enabling them to leave New York City and the creation of the Book of Negroes. The exhibition expands upon one opened at the Museum in June 2023. Recognition is also given to the thousands of Black Patriots who fought to further the cause of American Independence.

During the reception, which will include wine, beer, and hors d'oeuvres, the Birch Trials exhibition's curators will be available to answer questions from attendees. We will also be opening another new exhibition and screening our new film on the history of Fraunces Tavern in a new space within the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Educational Center for American History. Brief remarks will be made around 7:25PM.

During the optional dinner program, which will begin around 8pm, special guests will include Elizabeth Cooke-Sumbu and Andrea Davis, descendants of individuals listed in the Book of Negroes. Ms. Cooke-Sumbu will give remarks and Ms. Davis, Executive Director of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Nova Scotia, Canada, will give a lecture.