Dedicated to educating and preserving the history of the American Revolutionary Era inside the oldest building in Manhattan. ® & SM SRNY Oldest building in Manhattan with significant ties to George Washington and the American Revolution. Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York Mission Statement:To perpetuate the memory of the men who, in military, naval or civil service, by their acts or counsel, achieved American Independence; to promote and assist in the proper celebration of the anniversaries of Washington's Birthday, the Battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill, the Fourth of July, the Capitulations of Saratoga and Yorktown, the Evacuation of New York by the British Army, and other prominent events relating to or connected with the War of the Revolution; to collect and secure for preservation the manuscript rolls, records and other documents relating to that War; to inspire among the members and their descendants the patriotic spirit of their forefathers; to inculcate in the community in general, sentiments of Nationality and respect for the principles for which the patriots of the Revolution contended; to assist in the commemorative celebration of other great historical events of National importance, and to promote social intercourse and the feeling of fellowship among its members. Fraunces Tavern Museum Mission Statement:Fraunces Tavern Museum's mission is to educate the public and create genuine appreciation for New York City history as it relates to Colonial America, the Revolutionary War, and the Early Republic; this mission is fulfilled through the preservation of its collection and interpretation of the institution's landmarked 1719 building along with varied exhibitions of art and artifacts as they relate to the historic site and the American Revolution.