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A Self-Guided Look at Manhattan’s Revolutionary-Era Landmarks, from Trinity Church to the Morris-Jumel House

Lower Manhattan still carries visible reminders of the country’s early political and military struggles, and a walk through the area makes clear how closely New York’s streets are tied to America’s founding era. The stops are familiar to many visitors, yet they also serve as a practical lesson in how history survives when a city chooses to preserve it.