As celebrations of the Semiquincentennial begin across the nation, we at Village Preservation are using this moment to highlight the revolutionary contributions of our neighborhood and city. Rather than focusing solely on the Revolutionary War era, our “Revolutionary Village” theme highlights 250 years of ongoing revolution in politics, culture, the arts, and society that have […]
Two important events in New York history took place that, while separated by nearly two centuries, are deeply connected through one of the city’s most historic thoroughfares: Lafayette Street. In June 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette returned once more to New York City for a final visit during his triumphant farewell tour of the United […]
While July 4, 1776 is considered our country’s official birthday, the war for independence from Great Britain spans nearly a decade, from 1775 to 1783. January 14 is Ratification Day, commemorating the day in 1784 when the Treaty of Paris was formally ratified and the Revolutionary War officially came to an end. This anniversary offers […]
