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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Untapped Cities revisits Federal Hall, a building that has undergone multiple renovations and was the site of many of America's most important moments.
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.
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.
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.