Fraunces Tavern Museum, 54 Pearl Street, 2nd fl.
The British Revolutionary War Spymaster Major George Beckwith claimed that, “Washington didn’t really outfight the British, he simply out-spied us.” The General’s master spies operated out of Lower Manhattan and this walking tour will make its way between the Battery and Wall Street, retracing their steps.
Join Archive on Parade [1] founder Lucie Levine on this guided walking tour to discover who first peddled fake news, meet the tailor who saved George Washington’s life not once but twice, and find out what Eagles, Turtles, and Vultures have to do with turncoats and saboteurs.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 11 am - 1 pm
Fraunces Tavern Museum [2], 54 Pearl St., 2nd fl.
Lucie Levine is a native New Yorker, and licensed New York City tour guide, with a passion for the city’s social, political and cultural history. Lucie has collaborated with local partners including the New York Public Library, the 92nd Street Y, the Brooklyn Brainery, The Society for the Advancement of Social Studies and Nerd Nite to offer exciting tours, lectures and community events all over town.
Links:
[1] https://www.archiveonparade.com/
[2] http://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/spy-week/?utm_source=e-blast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=spy_week