fraunces tavern

     

On Dec. 4, 1783 George Washington bade his officers farewell at this New York City tavern

Trivia about fraunces tavern

  • This NYC tavern built in 1719 is where George Washington bid farewell to his war troops
  • This New York City tavern at 54 Pearl Street is known for its Long Room where Washington said farewell to his officers in 1783
  • Washington's steward, a French West Indian named "Black Sam", owned this NYC tavern off & on for 23 years

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