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Arts & Culture
Find Remnants of King George III’s Statue, Toppled in Bowling Green in 1776
Discover where you can find fragments of the King George III statue toppled by Patriots in Bowling Green after the Declaration of Independence was signed!
New York
10 Secrets of Hamilton Grange in NYC, Home of Alexander Hamilton
Since “Hamilton,” the hit musical following the peaks and valleys of Alexander Hamilton’s life, graced Broadway in August 2015,
Secrets of NYC
Where to Find George Washington’s Teeth in NYC
Believe it or not, there are two places in New York City where you can find physical remnants of the
Architecture
30 Hudson Valley Estates to Visit in New York
The Hudson Valley is full of incredible estates and historic houses. You may have previously seen our coverage of Kykuit:
Guides
Top 11 Secrets of Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, New Jersey, is a borough in Bergen County on the Hudson River. Named for a Revolutionary War military
Events
The Largely Forgotten History of the Battle of Harlem Heights
For two and a half centuries, New York City’s pivotal role in Revolutionary War history has been underappreciated. Even
Food & Drink
How New York City Played a Major Role in Developing Thanksgiving
Although many across the country associate Thanksgiving with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade that traverses much of Manhattan, not
Architecture
The Historic Houses on the Dutch Heritage Trail
New Amsterdam was a 17th-century Dutch settlement established at Manhattan’s southern tip, which served as the seat of the
Arts & Culture
The Filming Locations for “In the Heights”
In the Heights from Lin Manuel-Miranda of Hamilton fame and Jon M. Chu, director of Crazy Rich Asians has just
Arts & Culture
A Rare Colonial Mile Marker Stands at the Morris-Jumel Mansion
On its own, the Morris-Jumel Mansion embodies a wealth of New York City history, having witnessed more than two centuries
Arts & Culture
Retrace George Washington’s Inaugural Parade Route in NYC
While all eyes are on Washington, D.C. this week for the Inauguration of the 46th President of the United
Arts & Culture
George Washington’s Inaugural Bible is in Federal Hall
As America awaits the upcoming presidential inauguration on January 20th, we are taking a look back at the nation’s