New York Moments: The Toppling of King George III
Virtual Event
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
6:00pm to 7:00pm
On July 9, 1776, New Yorkers gathered at City Hall Park to hear the Declaration of Independence read publicly for the first time. Inspired by its powerful words, a crowd marched to Bowling Green and pulled down the statue of King George III. What became of the statue—and do any pieces remain? Join historian Justin Rivers of Untapped New York Tours to explore this fascinating Revolutionary War story.
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