Step into Revolutionary-era New York on this exhibition tour marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Spanning the Museum of the City of New York’s entire third floor, this exhibition explores the city’s central role in the fight for American independence. Our guided tour will trace New York’s pivotal role in the conflict, from the first sparks of rebellion in 1763, to its emergence as the nation’s first capital in 1790. A strategic location for both Patriots and the British, New York endured seven years of occupation, devastating fires, and fierce battles. Through historic objects and multimedia installations–including a recreated tavern, Loyalist print shop, and a walk-through “Canvas Town”—the exhibition reveals how New York’s diverse population shaped the city’s story. Revolutionaries and founding figures, British loyalists, enslaved Africans, free Black New Yorkers, and Native peoples all contributed to the foundation of NYC. Their decisions, struggles, and resilience illuminate how the Revolution unfolded, not just on battlefields, but in streets, homes, taverns, and print shops.

IN-PERSON Tour
Tuesday, June 9 | Time: TBD

Museum of the City of New York, 1220 5th Ave, New York NY 10029

$40 members; $50 non-members