Exhibit touts NYC’s ‘pivotal’ role in American Revolution and emergence as country’s epicenter
A new exhibit titled "The Occupied City" opens at the Museum of the City of New York on May 1, highlighting the city's central role in the American Revolution and its transformation into a cultural and economic hub. The immersive display features hundreds of artifacts and emphasizes overlooked historical figures who shaped the era. The exhibit will run for one year, coinciding with the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations.
- ▪The exhibit "The Occupied City" opens May 1 at the Museum of the City of New York and spans 7,000 square feet.
- ▪Artifacts include Union soldiers’ uniforms, cannons, slave registries, and a section of the wrought iron fence from the statue of King George III at Bowling Green.
- ▪The exhibit highlights lesser-known figures such as Charity Clark, Haym Solomon, and Harry Washington, who played significant roles during the Revolutionary era.
- ▪It covers New York City’s journey from the American Revolution through Evacuation Day in 1783 and into its emergence as the nation’s capital.
- ▪The exhibit includes recreated taverns and coffeehouses and will be accompanied by a series of historical lectures.
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Metro Exhibit touts NYC’s ‘pivotal’ role in American Revolution and emergence as country’s epicenter By Katherine Donlevy Published April 28, 2026, 5:15 p.m. ET It was the city that never slept. A new exhibit celebrating New York City’s “pivotal” role in turning the tide of the American Revolution is set to open this week. “The Occupied City” will take over the Museum of the City of New York and offer an immersive glimpse into how the Big Apple transformed into the country’s economic and cultural epicenter, which continues today. 5 “The Occupied City” exhibit reflects New York City’s pivotal role in the American Revolution.
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