Gallery Talk on Loyalists in Revolutionary New York: Choosing Sides in a Divided Society

The American Revolution divided communities, families, and neighbors, forcing New Yorkers to make difficult choices about where their loyalties lay. Join us for a gallery talk in Revolutionary New York exploring the Loyalist experience during the American Revolution.

Through exhibit artifacts, discover why some New Yorkers remained loyal to the British Crown, how the war reshaped their lives and communities, and the consequences they faced during and after the conflict.