An exclusive tour of this maritime museum’s special exhibition marking America’s 250th birthday, The Promise of Liberty. This exhibition tour is a journey through the nation’s founding ideas—tracing how they have evolved through rare defining documents and pivotal moments in history. Throughout the gallery, you encounter some of the nation’s most iconic 18th-century documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Alongside these are exceptional handwritten pages from an undelivered inaugural address by George Washington, as well as remarkable 19th and 20th-century treasures such as the Emancipation Proclamation and an advance copy of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “March on Washington” speech. You'll also have a chance to explore parts of the Museum’s ongoing exhibition, Maritime City, which highlights how New York City, as we know it today, arose from the sea. As you walk through the exhibition, you will discover how the waterways, people, and industries of the Greater New York area—including Greenwich Village Hudson River waterfront—led to the creation of a truly diverse city. Light refreshments will be offered after the exhibition tour.
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