Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
On November 25, 1783, in the final days of the American Revolution, British troops evacuated New York City after occupying it for seven years. In the decades that followed, New Yorkers began commemorating this event as Evacuation Day. Take a trip to the past with us as we revive the holiday and explore Central Park's connections to the Revolutionary War.
The mission of the Central Park Conservancy is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from the pace and pressures of city life, enhancing the enjoyment and wellbeing of all.
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On November 25, 1783, in the final days of the American Revolution, British troops evacuated New York City after occupying it for seven years. In the decades that followed, New Yorkers began commemorating this event as Evacuation Day. Take a trip to the past with us as we revive the holiday and explore Central Park's connections to the Revolutionary War.
The mission of the Central Park Conservancy is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from the pace and pressures of city life, enhancing the enjoyment and wellbeing of all.
Learn more about our work here: bit.ly/3psB7N3
Subscribe for new content: youtube.com/c/centralparknyc
