Discover just how big New York City was when Samuel Fraunces first arrived there during the early 1750’s. Determine exactly how many tavern licenses got issued in the year 1756 and whether Mr. Samuel Fraunces was a recipient to one of them. Learn if 1762 was considered to be a successful year for Samuel Fraunces in terms of operating a tavern establishment. Go behind the scenes and learn how Fraunces Tavern stacked up from a logistical perspective involving people inside the establishment. Learn which other primary main purpose did Samuel Fraunces’ Tavern get used for besides entertainment. Go behind the scenes and explore how Samuel Fraunces went about meeting General George Washington including his uncovering something very sinister. Get an understanding of who the Lifeguards were and why they came under suspicion come year 1776. Learn whether Fraunces departed safely from New York prior to British General William Howe’s Troop Forces occupying the city. Determine whether or not Samuel Fraunces faced financial hardships by the time the Revolutionary War ended. Understand importance behind the role which Fraunces Tavern played come year 1783 when Revolutionary War ended. Go behind the scenes and explore how Samuel Fraunces benefited from George Washington becoming America’s first president. Get an in depth analysis into Fraunces Tavern from a modern day standpoint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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