Event
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11/24/2017
Location:
26 Wall Street, NY, NY 10005,
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Fee Information: Free
Contact Name: Visitor Desk
Contact Phone Number: 212-825-6870
On November 25, 1783 the British military officially withdrew from New York City ending its occupation by British forces and marking the cessation of hostilities between Great Britain and its former colonies.
After the Revolutionary War, Evacuation Day was celebrated with military parades, patriotic oratories, fireworks and banquets.
The centennial of the day was one of the greatest events ever seen in New York City. Statues were unveiled in honor of the event in 1883.
One was that of George Washington in front of Federal Hall National Memorial on Wall Street, the site of the first capitol of the United States of America.
This year, the National Park Service (NPS) will mark the 234th Anniversary of Evacuation Day with a day of special programming at Federal Hall.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Early American Balladeer 10:00 am—3:30 pm in the Rotunda
Interpretation of Historic Maps 10:00 am—3:30pm in the Rotunda
Fifes and Drums of the Old Barracks 10:00 am and 3:00 pm on the Front Steps
Hearts of Oak Musicians with Fife & Drum 10:30 am and 2:30 pm on the Front Steps
Veterans Corp Artillery Flag Presentation 11:00 am in the Rotunda
Hearts of Oak Uniformed Soldiers with Drill and Marching 12:00 pm in the Zenger Gallery
General George Washington’s perspective on Evacuation Day 1:00pm, Zenger Gallery
Tory perspective on Evacuation Day 2:00 pm in the Zenger Gallery
Enslaved woman perspective on Evacuation Day 3:00pm in the Zenger Gallery
The commemoration will examine the military, social and cultural impacts on all groups affected by the end of the Revolution –patriots, loyalists, foreign military, Native Americans and African Americans. Periodic Programs: Fifes and Drums of the Old Barracks General George Washington Interpretation of Historic Maps British perspective ending the Revolutionary War.