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15 of America’s Oldest Taverns Still Pouring History

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2. Fraunces Tavern (New York, New York)

2. Fraunces Tavern (New York, New York)
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Nestled in Manhattan’s Financial District, Fraunces Tavern has welcomed guests since 1762. This legendary spot is where George Washington bid farewell to his officers at the end of the Revolutionary War—a moment immortalized in American history. Today, its preserved architecture and period décor invite visitors to step into 18th-century New York. The onsite museum, lauded by History.com, offers a deeper look into the tavern’s pivotal Revolutionary War legacy.

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