NYC (P) – The Occupied City – New York and the American Revolution (11 AM)
About this event
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 11:00 AM
The Occupied City tells the powerful and complex stories of revolutionaries and loyalists, enslaved and free Black New Yorkers, women, Native peoples, and others who shaped and were shaped by this turbulent time. The exhibition highlights the resilience of New Yorkers, who endured seven years of British occupation, devastating fires, and violent battles, only to emerge as residents of the nation’s new capital.
Together on a guided tour, we will trace New York’s pivotal role in the conflict, from the first sparks of rebellion in 1763 to its emergence as the new nation’s first capital in 1790. A crucial strategic site for both the Patriots and the British, New York’s revolutionary experience comes vividly to life through historical objects, multimedia installations, and interactive environments.
Highlights include a recreated 18th-century tavern, Loyalist print shop, and a walk-through experience of “Canvas Town,” along with digital dramatizations of key events like the Battle of New York. Visitors will explore immersive installations, including a recreation of New York City in the Revolutionary Era through scenes drawn from the video game Assassin’s Creed III. This exhibition invites visitors to see the Revolution not as a distant myth, but as a lived—and deeply contested—urban experience.
*Optional Lunch: Pay-On-Your-Own
After the tour, we’ll head to a nearby restaurant for an optional lunch to continue the conversation about the walking tour and enjoy each other’s company. Please plan to bring cash to cover your meal.
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Location
Museum of the City of New York - 1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St.
New York, NY
USA
Event Contact(s)
Loretta Lurie
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