Fraunces Tavern Museum Announces New Lower Admission Prices

Online, July 15, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Fraunces Tavern® Museum, the lower Manhattan museum dedicated to Colonial and early American history, has done something rarely heard of in today's inflationary era: It has lowered its admission prices. Effective July 2011 the new prices are as follows:

Individual Tickets:

Adult (18+) - $7 each
Senior (65+) - $4 each
Student (w/ proof of ID) - $4 each
Child (6-18) - $4 each
Children 5 and under - FREE
Active Military (w/ proof of ID) - FREE

Group Tickets:

Family Group
(1 adult with 4+ children OR 2 adults with 2+ children) - $20 total
General Group Rate (14+ adults)* - $5 each

*For School Group, Non-Profit Group and Guided Tour rates please contact the Director of Education: 212-425-1778, ext. 1.

Commenting on the new pricing structure Museum Curator Jessica Baldwin said, "While we can't exactly roll back prices to the levels of George Washington's day, we do hope these new lower admission rates will help more of the public visit and explore the world of Colonial America, the Revolutionary War and the Early Republic. Our new Family Group Rate, alone, represents a third or more in savings from the old prices."

Dining: Museum visitors can enjoy food and beverages at Fraunces Tavern Restaurant operated by The Porterhouse, which opened earlier this year after stylish renovations. Information and reservations may be arranged through their website: www.frauncestavern.com .

- History of Fraunces Tavern® -

Fraunces Tavern was built in 1719 as an elegant residence and purchased in 1762 by tavern-keeper Samuel Fraunces. The tavern played a significant role in pre-Revolutionary War activities and later housed early U.S. government offices of the Departments of War, Treasury and Foreign Affairs (today's State Department). It is best known as the site where General George Washington bade farewell to the officers of the Continental Army on December 4th, 1783.

In 1904, the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York purchased the former tavern building at 54 Pearl Street, saving it from the wrecking ball. It opened to the public in 1907 featuring a Museum and Restaurant. In 2008 Fraunces Tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Fraunces Tavern® is a registered service mark of Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, instituted in 1876 and incorporated in 1884.

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