After-Hours Tour of the Fraunces Tavern Museum: "Path to Liberty"
Briefly

Fraunces Tavern, built in 1719, is a historic building in Manhattan crucial to the early American Revolutionary War efforts. The guided tour, featuring the exhibition Path to Liberty, offers insights on the role of taverns in shaping American independence, showcasing artifacts like Nathan Hale's last letter. Visitors will explore stories of key figures like Samuel Fraunces, whose contributions are celebrated. Additionally, the tour highlights the experiences of everyday individuals who fought for their beliefs, providing a layered understanding of the Revolution's legacy, particularly in New York City.
Fraunces Tavern, built in 1719, served as a crucial meeting place for the Sons of Liberty and played a key role during the Revolutionary War.
This guided tour of Fraunces Tavern will explore the emergence of a nation, commemorating the shared stories of everyday people in the fight for their beliefs.
The exhibition Path to Liberty provides insight into the contributions of historical figures, such as tavernkeeper Samuel Fraunces, highlighting their impact during the Revolutionary era.
Melissa Lauer, with her experience in creative nonfiction and public engagement, emphasizes that historical events can resonate deeply through personal letters and artifacts.
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