28 Historic Estates to Visit in New York’s Hudson Valley
Close to 30 incredible estates scattered throughout New York’s Hudson River Valley, home to artists, presidents, and robber barons telling the story of the U.S.
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Celebrate the 230th Anniversary of Washington’s Inauguration at a Costume Ball Inside NYC’s Federal Hall
Enjoy 18th-century food, drinks, music and dancing inside NYC’s Federal Hall National Memorial at the Second Annual George Washington Inauguration Ball!
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See George Washington’s Last Tooth and Denture at the NY Academy of Medicine
For over eighty years George Washington’s last tooth has been stored in a gold pocket watch charm at the NY Academy of Medicine Library where you can view it!
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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:
MoreGeorge 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 10 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.
MoreThis 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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