New York's Fraunces Tavern Museum: A Glimpse into American History (1)

♦️ The Fraunces Tavern Museum is said to be the oldest building in Manhattan. 🕰️ ♦️ Built in 1719, it has a history of 303 years as of 2022. Initially the residence of Stephen DeLancey, it was sold to Samuel Fraunces in 1763 and converted into a tavern. 🌊 As a hub for social and revolutionary activities, it played a crucial role in American history, eventually becoming a museum in 1907 by the Sons of The Revolution. 🏛️ ♦️ Today, the Fraunces Tavern Museum not only preserves the second and third floors as a museum but also keeps the first floor open as a tavern and restaurant. 🎢Dining here, with flickering candlelight and antique furniture, feels like stepping back into 18th-century America. 🕯️ ♦️ The museum is famous for its historical significance—George Washington negotiated with the British here, and it served as an early office for the federal government. 🎢On December 4, 1783, Washington announced the end of the Revolutionary War and bid farewell to his officers here. 🎊 #FrauncesTavernMuseum