Fraunces Tavern® Museum

About this home

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Established in 1907 after a landmark restoration that preserved the integrity of the original Fraunces Tavern building, Fraunces Tavern Museum began its mission to preserve and interpret the history of the American Revolutionary era through public education. Today, the Museum is located in a five-building complex within a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places that includes Fraunces Tavern, the oldest building in Manhattan. The Museum attracts tens of thousands of visitors including school children annually who can explore exhibitions focusing on America’s War for Independence and the preservation of early American history. The Museum’s 8,000-piece object collection consists of furnishings, communication documents, personal artifacts, and art. While a fraction of the collection is on display at any given time, a significant portion of the collection is available to view on the Museum’s website.</p>