Fraunces Tavern Revolutionary-era legends

Fraunces Tavern, a museum and restaurant at 54 Pearl Street, is a documented Revolutionary War site where George Washington reputedly bade farewell to his officers in 1783. Over the years the building has accumulated ghost stories and legends of apparitions tied to its 18th-century history, and it is commonly included in New York ghost tours. The tavern's historic role is well-documented, while the supernatural claims remain part of popular folklore and are not substantiated by historical records.