British Evacuation
Date: November 25, 1783
Periods: Manhattan 1776
Summary
After 7 years of occupation, British forces left NYC. Washington led triumphal march down Broadway. Celebrated as ‘Evacuation Day’ for over a century.
Date: November 25, 1783
Periods: Manhattan 1776
After 7 years of occupation, British forces left NYC. Washington led triumphal march down Broadway. Celebrated as ‘Evacuation Day’ for over a century.