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Special Event
Event
Evacuation Day Celebration
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Friday, November 24, 2023
Time:
11:00 AM
Duration:
5 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Talk
Description
On November 25th, 1783, George Washington came down Manhattan to take back New York City while the British left the city.
The new nation celebrated the end of war and the hopes of "a more equal union".
Please join Federal Hall National Memorial as we commemorate the 240th Anniversary of the British evacuation of New York.
Michael Grillo will be here as George Washington. He will give a day-to-day account leading up to Evacuation Day.
Lady Washington will also make an appearance. She will discuss her anticipation of having George Washington home.
Norman Goeben will retrace Washington's route through Manhattan
Linda Russell will perform 18th century music in the Rotunda
There will be 2 talks at:
12:00 pm & 2:30 pm
Reservation or Registration: No
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