2024

August 28, 2024 - Vastly Expanded Permanent Exhibition Highlighting the Role of Fraunces Tavern in One of the Largest Emancipations of Black People Prior to the American Civil War and the Creation of the Book of Negroes - The Birch Trials at Fraunces Tavern Opening October 23, 2024

2023

December 15, 2023 - Fraunces Tavern® Museum conserves a ladies’ slipper in its collection that once belonged to Martha Washington (1731-1802) thanks to a grant from Americana Corner

May 31, 2023 - NEW PERMANENT EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF FRAUNCES TAVERN IN THE CULMINATING EVENT IN ONE OF THE LARGEST EMANCIPATIONS OF BLACK PEOPLE PRIOR TO THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR; "THE BIRCH TRIALS AT FRAUNCES TAVERN" OPENS AT FRAUNCES TAVERN® MUSEUM IN NEW YORK CITY ON JUNE 27, 2023

2022

August 3, 2022 - “Cloaked Crusader: George Washington in Comics and Pop Culture” — Exhibit opens at Fraunces Tavern Museum Oct 5th. Two Originals: George Washington and the American Comic Book Come together just in time for New York Comic Con!

May 23, 2022 - NEW EXHIBITION THAT RECREATES AMERICA’S FIRST CONFEDERATION-ERA DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN NEW YORK CITY TO OPEN AT FRAUNCES TAVERN® MUSEUM IN JUNE 2022

May 3, 2022 - Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. to restore the façade of historic Fraunces Tavern®, and invites the public to help.

April 11, 2022 - Fraunces Tavern® Museum to honor Kevin J. Weddle as 2022 Book Award Winner at Battles of Lexington and Concord Dinner (Including Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award Presentation)

February 2, 2022 - Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. to present Distinguished Patriot Award to former New York Governor George E. Pataki at its annual George Washington Birthday Ball.

2021

June 2, 2021 - Fraunces Tavern® Museum to celebrate Flag Day with Open House Weekend and $1 Museum Admission

April 5, 2021 - Fraunces Tavern® Museum opens new exhibition highlighting the Gadsden Flag

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March 29, 2021 - Fraunces Tavern® Museum to honor Mary Beth Norton as 2021 Book Award Winner at Battles of Lexington and Concord Commemoration (including Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award Presentation)

March 17, 2021 - Fraunces Tavern® Museum to open exhibition highlighting a selection of regimental flags from the American Revolution

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January 29, 2021 - Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. to honor author Rick Atkinson at their annual George Washington Birthday Ball

2020

February 4, 2020 - Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. to honor Dr. Laurence S. Simpson at their annual George Washington Birthday Ball

2019

August 16, 2019 - Fraunces Tavern® Museum and Restaurant to commemorate 300th Anniversary with grand birthday celebration

July 8, 2019 - Fraunces Tavern® Museum Announces New Exhibition, A Monument to Memory: 300 Years of Living History

May 15, 2019 - Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York Host Annual Flag Day Parade, Celebration, and Open House

March 25, 2019 - Battles of Lexington and Concord Dinner (including Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award Presentation)

March 1, 2019 - Fraunces Tavern Museum Debuts NEW Immersive Experience in Historic Long Room

February 25, 2019 - Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. honor Elizabeth and Stanley DeForest Scott at their annual George Washington Birthday Ball.

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2018

November 26, 2018 - Fraunces Tavern Museum hosts Annual Washington’s Farewell Event on December 2

July 19, 2018 - Fraunces Tavern ® Museum debuts New Exhibition, Fear & Force: New York City's Sons of Liberty

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May 18, 2018 - Museum Announces Partner Programming with Not Your Momma's History

April 1, 2018 - Spring Events at Fraunces Tavern Museum

March 13, 2018 - Fraunces Tavern ® Museum to honor Russell Shorto as 2018 Book Award winner at Battles of Lexington and Concord Dinner & Book Award Presentation

February 16, 2018 - Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. honor Robert M. S. McDonald at their annual George Washington Birthday Ball