10 Fun Facts About George Washington’s Inauguration on April 30, 1789
On this day in history, George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States on the balcony of Federal Hall! Here are 10 fun facts:
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George Washington’s Inaugural Ball Will Be Recreated at Federal Hall
Party likes it’s 1789! A new event will commemorate George Washington’s inauguration and the country’s first capital inside NYC’s Federal Hall.
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Daily What?! A Temporary Replica of Federal Hall Once Existed at NYC’s Bryant Park
In 1932, a temporary wood and plaster replica of Federal Hall was erected at Bryant Park. Here’s what the structure looked like and the story behind it.
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10 Alternative Activities to Celebrate Presidents’ Day in NYC
In honor of Presidents’ Day, plenty of events are taking place where you can learn about the history of the U.S. and hear stories about its intrepid leaders.
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Daily What?! Find George Washington’s Tooth in Fraunces Tavern, NYC
Did you know Fraunces Tavern is home to one of George Washington’s teeth and a lock of his hair? Its second floor is a museum full of Revolutionary War relics.
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NYC Weekend Trip: 10 Must Visit Places in Haverstraw, a Historic Town in the Hudson Valley
At the widest point of the Hudson River, the town of Haverstraw is readying for its spotlight with all the features of a Hudson Valley destination in the making.
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The Top 11 Secrets of NYC’s Federal Hall
Untapped Cities revisits Federal Hall, a building that has undergone multiple renovations and was the site of many of America’s most important moments.
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The Desk of George Washington Inside NYC City Hall’s Governor Room
One of the prized pieces in City Hall’s Governor’s Room is a desk from George Washington, who used it in Federal Hall, the first capitol building of the U.S.
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This Week In NYC History: On July 9, 1776 The Declaration of Independence Is Read in NYC for the First Time
This week in NYC history, an angry mob dethrones a statue of King George III after the Declaration of Independence is read in NYC for the first time.
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The Top 10 Secrets of the Washington Square Arch in NYC
NYC’s Washington Square Park has one of the city’s most recognizable monuments: the Washington Arch. Learn more about this historic arch with our 10 secrets.
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The Remarkable Rise of Eliza Jumel: An Early New York Success Story – Sort of
Morris Jumel Mansion
She’s the woman who dueled with Aaron Burr and won. Move over Alexander Hamilton. The life of Eliza Jumel is a tale about a woman who came to New York to make good on the American Dream. Margaret Oppenheimer’s splendid book, The Remarkable Rise of Eliza Jumel: Marriage and …
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10 Places to Remember Alexander Hamilton in NYC
Alexander Hamilton was one of our nation’s Founding Fathers, but he was also a New Yorker. Learn more about his life in NYC with these 10 spots.
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