NEWSLETTER
New York, N.Y. - On Friday, June 12, 2026, Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. (SRNY) will host their annual Flag Day Parade, Celebration, and Open House, a day-long celebration of the adoption of the flag of the United States of America on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
The parade begins at 12:00 pm from City Hall Park and ends at the Ceremony Stand in front of Fraunces Tavern around 12:30 pm. Just outside the steps of the historic Fraunces Tavern and beneath a stunning four-story American flag hanging from the Museum's facade, awards will be given to the student winners of the What the American Flag Means to Me essay and art contests.
Hosted by the SRNY since 1916, the Flag Day Parade is one of the oldest running in New York City. Participants will include school groups and classes as well as members of the DSNY, civic associations, veterans’ groups, and various historical societies. Along the Parade route marchers distribute small American flags to passersby.
The Parade and Ceremony are FREE and open to the public and no tickets are required. During the day, between 12-5 pm, Fraunces Tavern Museum will offer $1 admission.
To learn more about the event and view a full schedule of events, visit www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/
This event is made possible in part by our generous sponsors:
Peter C. Hein
Christian Burke
Steven and Nicholas Trusnovec, in Memory of Susan Grayshaw
Steven and Nicholas Trusnovec, in Memory of Bob McKay
Battle of Brooklyn Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
First New York Continental Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
New York Society of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America
Manhattan Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
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About Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc.:
Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. (SRNY) is a nonprofit organization made up of descendants of those who fought for American independence. Since 1883, members have perpetuated the memory of their ancestors’ service, the times in which they lived, and the principles they upheld. Each year they commemorate historically significant events, including the anniversaries of George Washington’s Birthday, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and the Evacuation of New York City by the British Army. SRNY also places and maintains historical markers at significant sites from the Revolutionary Era throughout New York City, such as the statue of soldier, spy, and Patriot, Nathan Hale, located in City Hall Park. Their most notable philanthropic and educational contribution to New York’s landscape is the preservation of 54 Pearl Street, one of the City’s oldest standing structures, and home of Fraunces Tavern and Fraunces Tavern Museum.
About Fraunces Tavern Museum:
Established in 1907 after a landmark restoration that preserved the integrity of the original Fraunces Tavern building, Fraunces Tavern Museum began its mission to preserve and interpret the history of the American Revolutionary era through public education. Today, the Museum is located in a five-building complex within a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places that includes the Fraunces Tavern, the oldest building in Manhattan. The Museum attracts tens of thousands of visitors, including school children, annually who can explore exhibitions focusing on America’s War for Independence and the preservation of early American history. The Museum’s 8,000-piece object collection consists of furnishings, communication documents, personal artifacts, and art. While a fraction of the collection is on display at any given time, a significant portion of the collection is available to view on the Museum’s website.