Federal Hall National Memorial in New York City, NY
Not to be confused with the original Federal Hall, the Federal Hall National Memorial is a museum dedicated to remembering the original Federal Hall. The completion of Federal Hall was a truly historic occasion, as it became the first capitol building of the United States. Interestingly enough, the Federal Hall National Memorial was titled the first United States Customs House upon completion in 1842.
Exhibits housed within the Federal Hall National Memorial include George Washington's Inauguration Gallery and Freedom of the Press. Those looking to explore New York City's role in the founding of our nation will definitely find the Federal Hall National Memorial to be an interesting, if often overlooked, attraction in New York City.
The Battle of Brooklyn, sometimes known as the Battle of Long Island, was the first Revolutionary War battle to be fought after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and one of the biggest battles of the American Revolution.
Every August, a remembrance ceremony is held in downtown New York City for the "Maryland 400," a group of Maryland-based American soldiers who gave their lives at the Battle of Brooklyn during the Revolutionary War.
Every year in late August, a remembrance ceremony and commemoration for the Battle of Brooklyn is held at the Federal Hall National Memorial in downtown New York City.
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