Fraunces Tavern, located in New York City’s Financial District, is the oldest restaurant in the city, established in 1762. Originally built in 1719, it served various purposes before Samuel Fraunces opened it as a tavern. The establishment is deeply woven into American history, having hosted prominent figures like George Washington, who celebrated the Revolutionary War’s end there. It became a gathering spot for the Founding Fathers and the Sons of Liberty. Today, it functions as a restaurant on the ground floor and houses a museum on the upper levels, preserving its historic legacy.
"George Washington celebrated the victory at the tavern after the war ended and said farewell there before returning home to Virginia."
"The tavern became a prominent location in the revolutionary period, a place where many of the Founding Fathers gathered and the Sons of Liberty met."
Collection
[
|
...
]