A watercolour of one of the oldest doors in New York. A real jewel in a modern city and part of the American story. Tavern and brew house downstairs. Housed on the upper floors of the tavern, the museum features nine galleries, including the famed Long Room where George Washington bade farewell to his officers in 1783. The exhibitions cover not only the tavern’s own storied past but also broader themes of the American Revolution and early New York life.
 
Interesting facts...
Samuel Fraunces, the tavern’s owner, was not just a patriot and host—he acted as a spy for George Washington. While forced to cook for British generals during the occupation, Fraunces secretly passed information, food, and supplies to American prisoners and sent clandestine intelligence to Washington.
The tavern’s Long Room was a secret meeting place for the Sons of Liberty, where they plotted revolutionary actions like the New York Tea Party in 1774