New York During the Revolution

A series called "Revolutionary New York: Then & Now" from the Museum of the City of New York traces the Revolutionary War period in New York City, from the first sparks of rebellion through the years of British occupation, and its role as the nation's first capital. Co-curators Sarah Henry and Peter-Christian Aigner talk about this history, and why it still reverberates. today. Image courtesy of the Museum of the City of New York: Representation a Feu Terrible a Nouvelle Yorck [Image of the Terrible Fire in New York; FranzXaver Habermann, ca. 1776, Gift from The J. Clarence Davies Collection, 1929.(29.100.2086)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.