# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 50 Years of American Independence at the Mount Vernon Hotel
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate America's 250th with our new exhibition, Founding Fathers: Treasures from the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum Collection!About this EventTo honor 250 years of American Independence, this tour will coincide with the new exhibition, Founding Fathers: Treasures From the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum Collection. On view for just three months, this exhibition showcases an original letter written by John Adams during the First Continental Congress, an original letter from George Washington while on the battlefield in 1780, a fragment from one of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tents, and an 1817 invitation to celebrate George Washington’s Birthday.On view for just three months, an original letter written by John Adams during the First Continental Congress, an original letter from George Washington while on the battlefield in 1780, a fragment from one of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tents, and an 1817 invitation to celebrate George Washington’s Birthday.This special program is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in America’s rich history as experienced at a New York City day hotel, to learn about our founding fathers and their impact in the early 19th century, and to understand how the next generation in the 1820s and 30s, which would have included guests at the Mount Vernon Hotel, honored the founders and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 1826. This tour explores the importance of the founding fathers and July 4th traditions, including how New Yorkers celebrated, feasted, and toasted the jubilee of the Declaration of Independence. Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about our nation’s past, this event is not to be missed! Join us for this unique opportunity!1826-2026: Celebrating 200 Years of the Mount Vernon Hotel“50 Years of American Independence at the Mount Vernon Hotel” was funded in part through a grant approved by the Americana Corner Preserving America Grant program.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/50-years-of-american-independence-at-the-mount-vernon-hotel/100001986358763533
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: New York
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
- **lat**: 40.7605388
- **long**: -73.959733
- **full address**: Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, 421 East 61st Street, New York, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 50 Years of American Independence at the Mount Vernon Hotel being held?
  - **A:** 50 Years of American Independence at the Mount Vernon Hotel takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, 421 East 61st Street, New York, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 50 Years of American Independence at the Mount Vernon Hotel?
  - **A:** Tickets for 50 Years of American Independence at the Mount Vernon Hotel are priced at USD 23 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing 50 Years of American Independence at the Mount Vernon Hotel?
  - **A:** 50 Years of American Independence at the Mount Vernon Hotel is organized by Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 50 Years of American Independence at the Mount Vernon Hotel is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 50 Years of American Independence at the Mount Vernon Hotel sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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