Sympathetic Spies George Washington's Eyes and Ears in Lower Manhattan

Sympathetic Spies George Washington's Eyes and Ears in Lower Manhattan

The British Revolutionary War Spymaster Major George Beckwith claimed that, "Washington didn't really outfight the British, he simply out-spied us."  The General's master-spies operated out of Lower Manhattan. As we make our way between The Battery and Wall Street, we'll retrace their steps. Along the way, we'll find out who first peddled fake news, meet the tailor who saved George Washington's life not once but twice, and discover what Eagles, Turtles, and Vultures have to do with turncoats and saboteurs.

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Stop At: Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004, USA

We'll start at the Alexander Hamilton Custom House where the man himself kicked off a fight against the British. From there we'll dive right in, scoping out a wartime cannon, checking out the site of the world's very first submarine attack, and even heading into our spies' favorite restaurant, the oldest standing structure in Manhattan, where espionage was served along with oysters. From there we'll see the birthplace of our union, where George Washington was sworn in as president, and check out our spies' final resting places in the city's oldest graveyard, all the while seeing the city through the eyes of revolutionary spies!

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Lower Manhattan, New York City, NY

The British Revolutionary War Spymaster Major George Beckwith claimed that, "Washington didn't really outfight the British, he simply out-spied us." The General's master-spies operated out of Lower Manhattan. As we make our way between The Battery and Wall Street, we'll retrace their steps. Along the way, we'll find out who first peddled fake news, meet the tailor who saved George Washington's life not once but twice, and discover what Eagles, Turtles, and Vultures have to do with turncoats and saboteurs.

Duration: 45 minutes