New York City had a “tavern culture” starting in Colonial times. Taverns came in every shape and size and were owned by a range of residents, both elites and
Read moreNew York City had a “tavern culture” starting in Colonial times. Taverns came in every shape and size and were owned by a range of residents, both elites and
Read moreNew York City had to recover from the Revolutionary War after George Washington marched back to downtown Manhattan in November 1783
Read moreThe enslavement of African Americans was prevalent in colonial New York, where 40% of Europeans owned slaves,
Read moreSo many historians have written about the Battle of Harlem Heights on September 16, 1776
Read moreNew York City’s colonial history provides a context for Bloomingdale’s history before the American Revolution.
Read moreA few months ago, a new website developed by John Jay College caught my attention. Like many institutions of higher education, the College
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