On November 25, 1783, as part of an agreement between the American and British forces at the end of the Revolutionary War, the British Army left New York City and Washington’s troops made a triumphant return. This crucial exchange marked the end of British rule, one New Yorkers celebrated with a joyous gathering in Bowling Green Park. To mark this important day, join the Lower Manhattan Historical Association on November 22 from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. for a special commemoration event.
The event starts at Fraunces Tavern, a key location during the American Revolution, followed by a procession to Bowling Green, also known as Evacuation Day Plaza. A flag raising ceremony and remarks from Lower Manhattan Historical Association members and other dignitaries will follow. The commemoration is free to attend; more information here. And to learn more about downtown’s revolutionary history, check out our NYC Revolutionary Trail Walking Tour Guide, done in collaboration with the City University of New York’s Gotham Center for New York City History, which features 16 sites pivotal to the American Revolution in Lower Manhattan.
photo: “Evacuation day” and Washington’s triumphal entry in New York City, Nov. 25th, 1783. Courtesy the Gotham Center for New York History.
