Fraunces Tavern ghost lore

Fraunces Tavern, a museum and restaurant associated with Revolutionary War history, has long been the subject of local ghost lore; visitors and staff have reported unexplained sounds, cold spots, and alleged sightings tied to 18th-century figures. The building is historically documented as the site of George Washington's farewell to the Continental Army, which contributes to its folkloric associations. Accounts of hauntings are reported in local newspapers and guidebooks but are debated and often attributed to natural, psychological, or interpretive factors.