Celebrating Evacuation Day with a Walking Tour and Events at Federal Hall

Evacuation Day was an annual local holiday in New York City. It was given equal, or even greater importance than the Fourth of July. Celebrating the departure, or evacuation of British troops from New York following the Revolutionary War, November 25th was observed from the late 18th century to the early 20th century.

On November 25, 1783 the British military officially withdrew from New York City ending its occupation by British forces and marking the end of the American Revolution and a beginning for this fledgling country, the United States of America.

Meeting Place:  The Fountain in City Hall Park 

After an approximately 100 minute guided walking in Lower Manhattan, we'll visit Federal Hall on Wall Street to partake in Evacuation Day activities organized by the National Park Service (see schedule below).

Pictured is an artist's rendering of George Washington making his triumphant return to lower Manhattan. He's on…