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You are at Fraunces Tavern. In 1783, as the war came to an end, a joint British and American commission overseen by Brigadier General Birch convened here to review the claims of Black Loyalist ex-slaves seeking freedom and evacuation with the British Army. Boston King was one of these ex slaves. In this memory he presents his case to the panel to obtain a certificate of freedom.<br><br>Enter the streets of revolutionary era New York and head from City Hall towards Fraunces Tavern. | |||
;Historical details | ;Historical details | ||
In 1783, as the British prepared to evacuate New York at the end of the Revolutionary War, the city became the site of a tense and historic reckoning. During the conflict, British commanders had promised freedom to enslaved people who escaped Patriot owners and joined their lines, and thousands sought refuge in British occupied New York. <br><br>When peace was declared, American officials demanded the return of formerly enslaved people under the terms of the Treaty of Paris. To address the crisis, British authorities convened hearings at Fraunces Tavern, overseen by Brigadier General Samuel Birch. There, formerly enslaved Black Loyalists petitioned to prove they had served the British cause and were entitled to evacuation. These proceedings, later called the Birch trials, required testimony about military service and escape. Those who qualified had their names entered into what became known as the Book of Negroes and were granted passage to Nova Scotia and other parts of the British Empire. <br><br>More than 3,000 ultimately departed New York under British protection. For many, the evacuation marked the beginning of a new and uncertain chapter, but it also represented one of the earliest large scale emancipations in American history, unfolding in the final days of British rule in the city. | |||
;Instructions | ;Instructions | ||
Objective | |||
During the Birch Trials, the board evaluated the case for emancipation of ex-slaves. <br><br>Present Boston King's case by showing the needed evidence | |||
Questions | |||
The officer will ask you questions. You need to provide the right piece of evidence to answer him. | |||
Presenting Evidence | |||
Tap on the haversack button to examine the items you can present as evidence. \n \nTap on an item to submit it for review. | |||
;What happens | ;What happens | ||
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;Outcome | ;Outcome | ||
* | *Certificate of Freedom | ||
In September 1783, Boston King was declared free and forever emancipated by order of Sir Guy Carleton. He was permitted to depart with the Black Loyalists for Nova Scotia. | |||
;Log | ;Log | ||
I presented my case to the Birch trials panel at Fraunces Tavern.\nI obtained a certificate of freedom and was able to leave with the evacuating British. | |||
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Let's move onto the next question. | Let's move onto the next question. | ||
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Evidence Presented | |||
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Haversack | |||
|-|Cannons= | |||
;Defending the Hudson | |||
Near this spot, in 1776 the Battery fortifications overlooked the Hudson. At the time, American forces had taken control of New York, and the British Navy blockaded the harbor. Join the soldiers at the Battery under the command of Rufus Putnam, man the cannon, and do what you can to stop the British ships coming up the river. <br><br>Enter the revolutionary era Battery fort and take up your position at a cannon. | |||
;Historical details | |||
By the summer of 1776, revolutionary forces controlled Manhattan, but the harbor told a different story. Hundreds of British ships filled New York Harbor, carrying tens of thousands of soldiers in the largest amphibious invasion of the eighteenth century. <br><br>General George Washington had cannons dragged into position near here to stop the British ships. On October 17, lookouts spotted HMS Phoenix and HMS Rose pushing up the Hudson. American batteries opened fire, but the ships broke through with little damage. Panic spread across the city, and Washington’s supply and communication lines were suddenly exposed. The Revolution in New York began not with victory, but with uncertainty and fear, as the city became the central battleground of the war. | |||
;Instructions | |||
Objective | |||
Under the command of Rufus Putnam, you must man a cannon at the Battery and shoot the British ships as they attempt to sail up the Hudson River. | |||
Aiming and Firing | |||
Drag the slider at the bottom of the screen to aim the cannon.<br><br>Tap the fire button to fire. | |||
Reloading | |||
After each shot, you must reload. Tap on the screen when the triangle touches the bar to load, then repeat to ram and prime the cannon. | |||
;What happens | |||
PARSED MIDDLE | |||
;Outcome | |||
*Hudson Breached! | |||
Despite your efforts, the British ships have broken through and sailed up the Hudson. The batteries further up the river will have to stop them now. | |||
;Log | |||
I | At the Battery I took control of a cannon and tried to stop the British ships coming up the river.\nDespite my best efforts and some good shooting I couldn't stop the British Navy. | ||
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Rufus Putnam | Rufus Putnam | ||
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There is another on the left! We're cutting them up, but I'm not sure it's going to be enough. | There is another on the left! We're cutting them up, but I'm not sure it's going to be enough. | ||
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;Colonial House | |||
Not far from here, in 1781, British officers were billeted in the grand houses lining Broadway during the occupation of New York. Join Washington's Culper Spy Ring and use your role working in one of these houses to secretly gather information that could help the war.<br><br>Enter the streets of revolutionary era New York and head down revolutionary era Broadway towards a British occupied house. | |||
;Historical details | |||
Between 1776 and 1783 New York became a center of espionage! The most famous American spy network, known as the Culper Ring, reported directly to George Washington and relied on informants across the region. British officers were often billeted in private homes, living alongside civilian families, which blurred the line between public war and private life. While American men such as the merchant and tailor Hercules Mulligan played important roles, much of the intelligence gathering depended on women, both free and enslaved, whose daily work allowed them to move through the city with less suspicion. <br><br>Domestic labor placed women in kitchens, parlors, markets, and streets where British officers spoke openly. They could observe troop movements, overhear conversations, and quietly pass along information through coded messages and trusted couriers. In a city filled with checkpoints and patrols, ordinary routines became acts of resistance. In occupied New York, intelligence gathered inside homes and boarding houses helped shape Washington’s decisions and influence the course of the war. | |||
;Instructions | |||
Objective | |||
Agent 355, a member of Washington's Culper Ring, secretly gathered information on the British for the Revolution. <br><br>Search through the house and carefully gather important military intelligence from amongst the soldiers' items. | |||
Detection | |||
Your presence must go unnoticed. Avoid creaky floorboards and don't spend too long in the room, or suspicion will grow.\nWatch the suspicion indicator on your screen. If it fills up, it will be too dangerous to continue and the mission will end. | |||
Crucial Intel | |||
Tap on highlighted items around the room to inspect them.<br><br>Review the information and only take relevant intel as each piece you take will raise your suspicion meter. | |||
;What happens | |||
PARSED MIDDLE | |||
;Outcome | |||
*Intel Gathered | |||
This is the intel vital for the revolutionary cause. Gathered from under the noses of the British Officers. | |||
;Log | |||
Working for Washington's Culper Spy Ring I used my role working in one of these houses to secretly gather information that could help the Revolution. | Working for Washington's Culper Spy Ring I used my role working in one of these houses to secretly gather information that could help the Revolution. | ||
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A letter home | A letter home | ||
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"HOUSE_Toast_Soldiers_ThreeQuarterDetection" | "HOUSE_Toast_Soldiers_ThreeQuarterDetection" | ||
... it's a tragedy that we must sacrifice so many brave lives, in order to put an end to such an unnatural rebellion ... | ... it's a tragedy that we must sacrifice so many brave lives, in order to put an end to such an unnatural rebellion ... | ||
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Leave | Leave | ||
|-|Escaping= | |-|Escaping= | ||
;Escaping Brooklyn | |||
Escaping Brooklyn | |||
The remnants of Washington's forces landed near here in 1776, after a devastating defeat on Long Island, having evaded the British navy and escaped under the cover of darkness. Crew a ship carrying Caesar Glover and his soldiers, in order to help them evacuate before it is too late.<br><br>Enter the docks of revolutionary era New York to guide the ship back to harbor. | The remnants of Washington's forces landed near here in 1776, after a devastating defeat on Long Island, having evaded the British navy and escaped under the cover of darkness. Crew a ship carrying Caesar Glover and his soldiers, in order to help them evacuate before it is too late.<br><br>Enter the docks of revolutionary era New York to guide the ship back to harbor. | ||
;Historical details | |||
In August 1776, nearly 9,000 soldiers evacuated Manhattan in small boats. The Revolution had nearly collapsed. British forces overwhelmed the Continental Army on Long Island in the largest battle of the war. By August 29, George Washington and thousands of soldiers were trapped in Brooklyn, pinned against the East River with the Royal Navy blocking escape. If the army were captured, the rebellion might end before it had truly begun. <br><br>As night fell, a daring plan took shape. Under cover of darkness and aided by a thick fog that rolled in before dawn, soldiers began evacuating across the river in small boats. Experienced mariners from the region, including White, Black, and Native seafarers, quietly ferried troops to Manhattan while British warships sat unaware in the harbor. All night long, men, horses, and supplies crossed the water in near silence. <br><br>By morning, thousands of soldiers had escaped without detection. It was not a battlefield victory, but it was decisive. The survival of Washington’s army ensured that the Revolution would continue, and New York became the setting for one of the war’s most dramatic escapes. | |||
;Instructions | |||
Objective | |||
The Continental Army and Caesar Glover escaped Brooklyn. <br><br>Navigate to the highlighted area on the Manhattan docks without being detected. | |||
Steer the ship by drawing a circle on your screen to rotate the wheel. Drag the sail bar up or down to control speed. | |||
Detection
| |||
On the left of your screen is a detection meter that will begin to fill if you are spotted. <br><br>Avoid detection by the British ships by steering away from their search lights or by hiding in the clouds of fog. | |||
;What happens | |||
PARSED MIDDLE | |||
;Outcome | |||
*Escape successful! | |||
You crossed the East River and avoided detection by British ships. You were fortunate that it was so dark and full of fog or you were sure to have been seen!<br><br>Congratulations on successfully evacuating from Brooklyn. It was a desperate moment for the Revolution | You crossed the East River and avoided detection by British ships. You were fortunate that it was so dark and full of fog or you were sure to have been seen!<br><br>Congratulations on successfully evacuating from Brooklyn. It was a desperate moment for the Revolution | ||
;Log | |||
I screwed a ship past the British blockade and helped Caesar Glover evacuate before it was too late. | |||
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We are almost there! Hold fast! | We are almost there! Hold fast! | ||
|-|Fire= | |||
;Fire Suspects | |||
In 1783, with the British still in control of New York, Sir Guy Carleton commissioned an investigation into the causes of the devastating fire of 1776. The inquiry brought officers to this very spot you are now standing on to question those present at the time. Speak to people present at the time of the fire, help prepare an investigation, and accuse someone of being the cause.<br><br>Enter the streets of revolutionary era New York that were destroyed by the fire and begin questioning the suspects. | |||
;Historical details | |||
On September 20, 1776, just days after British forces captured New York, a massive fire broke out and spread rapidly across lower Manhattan. Fueled by wooden buildings and strong winds, the flames destroyed nearly one fifth of the city. Churches, homes, warehouses, and vital infrastructure were reduced to ashes. <br><br>As autumn approached, thousands of residents including Loyalists, British soldiers, formerly enslaved people seeking refuge, and civilians caught between loyalties were left homeless. Much of the city became a patchwork of tents and temporary shelters, reshaping life in British occupied New York for the rest of the war. Suspicion quickly followed. British authorities arrested several individuals, accusing revolutionaries of setting the blaze to sabotage the occupation. <br><br>In 1783, just weeks before evacuating the city, Commander in Chief Sir Guy Carleton ordered another investigation. Officials reported possible incendiary evidence and conflicting eyewitness testimony, but no definitive cause was proven. Historians continue to debate whether the fire was accidental or deliberate. The Great Fire of 1776 remains one of the most destructive disasters in New York’s history and a stark reminder that the Revolution unfolded not only in battles, but in a city divided by fear and uncertainty. | |||
;Instructions | |||
Objective | Objective | ||
You must investigate and decide upon who caused the great fire of New York for the Carleton Commission. Do this by questioning three key suspects. | |||
Talking | |||
The key suspects are: British General William Howe, American General George Washington, and New York fire chief John Baltus Dash.<br><br>Tap on them to ask questions and learn about the fire. | |||
New information | |||
Each new piece of information unlocks further lines of questioning. | |||
Notes | |||
Tap the notes icon at any time to re-examine any of the suspects' answers. | |||
Accusing | |||
When you feel you have enough information to make a conclusion you can accuse one of the suspects of causing the fire by tapping on them and selecting 'Accuse'. | |||
;What happens | |||
PARSED MIDDLE | |||
;Outcome | |||
*Accused: John Baltus Dash | |||
You have accused the Fire Chief of starting the fire. He buried his own valuables before the fire broke out, suggesting he knew what was coming, and, despite being a known loyalist, he didn't inform the British. His behavior is suspicious, but the evidence is circumstantial and not conclusive. | |||
*Accused: General William Howe | |||
You have accused the British forces of causing the fire, either through malice or incompetence. While British troops were seen looting buildings and numerous Revolutionary supporters were later arrested, the evidence against them remains circumstantial and inconclusive. | |||
*Accused: General George Washington | |||
You have accused the Revolutionary forces of being involved in deliberately starting the fire. General Washington's outspoken desire to deny the British the city, the presence of unexploded incendiaries, and the removal of church bells by American soldiers all point to planned sabotage - but the evidence remains circumstantial and inconclusive. | |||
;Log | |||
I | I spoke to people involved in the Great Fire of 1776. I successfully assisted with the investigation into the cause but could not conclusively identify the cause. | ||
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George Washington | George Washington | ||
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Tell me about yourself, Mr Washington. | Tell me about yourself, Mr Washington. | ||
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Notes | Notes | ||
|-|Lewis= | |||
;Supplying the Revolution | |||
In 1776, the large houses here along Broadway were used as locations to plan how to get supplies across the Atlantic. American forces were experiencing significant supply issues that threatened the course of the Revolution. With battles against British forces imminent and gunpowder supplies running low, work with Francis Lewis to plot a safe route.<br><br>Enter the docks of revolutionary era New York to begin planning the shipping route.<br><br>This memory has been created in partnership with the Welsh Government. | |||
;Historical details | |||
The Revolution was almost lost, not with a grand battle or cunning act of espionage, but with a shortage of supplies. When George Washington took command in 1775, he discovered the evolutionary army had a critical shortage of supplies. The shortages included food, clothing, and weaponry, however the most critical was with Gunpowder. With only 38 barrels of gunpowder, equivalent to just nine rounds per soldier, in the stores they were almost unable to fight the British. <br><br>America lacked the natural deposits of saltpeter that was needed to create their own and as a result they were reliant on imports, largely from their allies in France. These supplies were largely shipped across the Atlantic then via French colonies in the Caribbean. These routes sought to avoid the British blockades and seizures, a process that required a deep understanding of international shipping. <br><br>The newly formed American army turned to people like Francis Lewis, successful merchants who has taken up the patriot cause despite the risks to both their life and fortunes. This approach saw moderate success and led to several crucial clandestine shipments reaching America in 1777, supplies that enabled the army to engage in some of the most important early battles. | |||
;Instructions | |||
Objective | |||
Help Captain Francis Lewis plan routes to move supplies from the Caribbean. These supplies that are critical to the Revolution. | |||
Planning your route | |||
To set your route, tap the Traverse board on the left of the table to input a direction.<br><br>Your ship will go in that direction until it hits a wall or obstacle.\nYou have a maximum of six inputs per voyage, so plan carefully. | |||
Wind currents and ships | |||
Wind currents push your ship without using up an input, so take advantage of them to travel further.<br><br>Be careful to avoid British ships along your journey. | |||
Hint | |||
If you need a hint tap the icon to see a possible route. | |||
Setting sail | |||
Once you're happy with your route, tap the tick button to start the voyage, you can press the reset icon to remove your inputs. | |||
;What happens | |||
PARSED MIDDLE | |||
;Outcome | |||
*Supplies delivered safely! | |||
Following your course, the ship delivered supplies to our Revolutionary forces in America. <br><br>With General Washington's supplies running dangerously low due to British blockades, this delivery could prove vital to the ongoing fight. Well done. | Following your course, the ship delivered supplies to our Revolutionary forces in America. <br><br>With General Washington's supplies running dangerously low due to British blockades, this delivery could prove vital to the ongoing fight. Well done. | ||
;Log | |||
I worked with Welshman and Patriot Francis Lewis to plot a course for supplies from the French Caribbean to America. These supplies were critical for the ongoing war effort. | |||
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Francis Lewis | |||
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Use the circular Traverse board on the left of the table to set a course. | Use the circular Traverse board on the left of the table to set a course. | ||
|-|Pole= | |||
;Liberty Raised | |||
In 1771, patriots gathered here, overlooking City Hall, to erect Liberty Poles in defiance of British rule. Tensions with the occupying forces were high. Alongside Sons of Liberty member Isaac Sears, design and raise a pole in protest at British occupation.<br><br>Enter the revolutionary era New York City Hall to begin raising a liberty pole. | |||
;Historical details | |||
After Parliament repealed the Stamp Act, New Yorkers marked the moment by raising what became known as a liberty pole on the Common, near where British soldiers drilled. \nIn the 1760s, new British taxes and trade regulations had sparked fierce protests, especially among maritime workers and laborers who felt the economic strain most directly. The streets were a battleground.<br><br>The tall white pine mast, timber normally reserved for Royal Navy ships, rose above the barracks with a flag proclaiming liberty. It was meant to provoke. British troops and Loyalists repeatedly cut the pole down, and each time supporters of the Patriot cause raised another. <br><br> The conflict escalated into street fighting known as the Battle of Golden Hill, often described as the first bloodshed of the Revolution in New York. During the later British occupation, liberty poles continued to appear as symbols of resistance. Some were reinforced with metal bands or greased to prevent soldiers from climbing them. These towering masts were more than protest signs. They were bold declarations that even under imperial authority, many New Yorkers refused to surrender the idea of self government. | |||
;Instructions | |||
Objective | |||
The Sons of Liberty, alongside the famous revolutionary Hercules Mulligan designed and erected a Liberty Pole at this spot. <br><br>Join in and declare your defiance against British rule. | |||
Designing | |||
Tap the areas on the easel to customize your Liberty Pole. <br><br>You can choose the topper, defenses, and flag. | |||
Finalizing | |||
When you have finished designing, tap on the check mark on the paper at the bottom of the easel to finalize your Liberty Pole. | |||
;What happens | |||
PARSED MIDDLE | |||
;Outcome | |||
*Liberty Pole Raised! | |||
You successfully raised a Liberty Pole in front of the British barracks, sending a clear message to the occupying forces. It may be cut down, but a new one will be raised in its place. | |||
;Log | |||
Alongside Sons of Liberty member Isaac Sears, I designed and raised my own Liberty Pole in protest against British occupation. | |||
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Hercules Mulligan | Hercules Mulligan | ||
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Let's show those British clods that we'll not be cowed. Raise our Liberty Pole high and proud. | Let's show those British clods that we'll not be cowed. Raise our Liberty Pole high and proud. | ||
|-|NMM= | |||
;Nine Men's Morris | |||
1779 New York, occupied by the British, was torn apart by war, its streets shared uneasily by loyalists, patriots, and those caught somewhere in between. Take a moment's respite from the simmering tensions to sit here at City Hall Park, and play Nine Men's Morris with people with differing opinions on the war.<br><br>Enter the streets and taverns of revolutionary era New York to find a game. | |||
;Historical details | |||
Nine Men’s Morris was a popular strategy game during the American Revolution and was played by soldiers and civilians alike. Boards were scratched into stone tavern tables, barrack walls, and public spaces across New York. Taverns and coffee houses were central gathering places where people shared news, argued politics, and passed the time. The rules of the game were simple: place your pieces carefully, block your opponent, and trap them until they could no longer move. But the strategy required patience and calculation. <br><br>In the 1770s, New Yorkers were engaged in a far more dangerous contest. Debates over Parliament’s taxes and British authority filled these same public spaces. When talk turned to independence, the city divided. Some residents still considered themselves British and supported the Crown. Others were uncertain, worried about challenging the world’s most powerful empire. Many favored resistance but disagreed about whether armed conflict was the answer. Class, occupation, faith, and neighborhood shaped opinion, and choosing a side carried real risk. Like Nine Men’s Morris, the struggle for New York required careful moves. One wrong decision could leave you exposed in a city where politics, loyalty, and survival were deeply intertwined. | |||
;Instructions | |||
Objective | Objective | ||
As a keen Nine Men's Morris player, you must play against an opponent of your choosing. <br><br>Playing against different people will let you learn about life in New York during the occupation. | |||
Placement | |||
You and your opponent will take turns placing a man anywhere on the board. You both have a total of nine men each. | |||
Mills | |||
If a player creates a 'mill', by placing three of their men in a straight, non-diagonal row, they can remove one of their opponent's men that are not already in a mill. Mills can be made in any phase so watch where your opponent is placing their men and be sure to block any mills; otherwise, your men will be removed. | |||
Movement | |||
Once all pieces have been placed, players can move them one at a time by tapping on the piece they wish to move and shifting it into an adjacent empty space. | |||
Flying | |||
Once a player is down to three men, they can fly by moving their man to any empty space on the board. | |||
Victory / defeat | |||
Once a player is down to two men or unable to move, the other player wins. | |||
;What happens | |||
PARSED MIDDLE | |||
;Outcome | |||
*You lost! | |||
Despite your best efforts, you've lost this game. Why not try again or face off against one of the other people from the city? | |||
*It's a tie! | |||
You and your opponent were evenly matched. Why not try again or face off against one of the other people from the city? | |||
*You won! | |||
Quick wit and smart strategy were needed to win the game. Why not try against one of the other people from the city? | |||
;Log | |||
Taking a moment's respite from the simmering tensions in the city I sat and played Nine Men's Morris with several people with differing opinions on the war. | |||
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Are you sure you want to play against Abraham Woodhull? | Are you sure you want to play against Abraham Woodhull? | ||
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Of course I fear arrest. I ain't no ninny. They round up fellows for the slightest suspicion these days and they have a terrible time of it. | Of course I fear arrest. I ain't no ninny. They round up fellows for the slightest suspicion these days and they have a terrible time of it. | ||
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Your Turn | Your Turn | ||
|-|Press= | |||
;Printing Pressure | |||
You are standing on Hanover Square where printers used to work in the many buildings around this area. In 1775 tensions between Loyalists and Patriots were running high. Printers were publishing the latest news arriving into the city on the packet ships. Take to the printing press, assemble different articles, and print your newspaper.<br><br>Enter the streets of revolutionary era New York and head towards the Hanover Square print shop. | |||
;Historical details | |||
By the mid eighteenth century, New York had become the communications capital of colonial America. With a regular packet ship connection to England, news from Europe arrived here first and spread outward to other colonies. At Hanover Square near the East River waterfront, merchants, sailors, and printers gathered to exchange information that shaped public opinion. <br><br>During the imperial crisis after 1763, printers played a powerful role in the growing debate over Britain’s authority. One of the most controversial was James Rivington. In 1773 he launched the New York Gazette, and its outspoken Loyalist tone won support from British officials while angering revolutionaries. In 1775 a Patriot mob destroyed his printshop and forced him to flee to London. <br><br>When British forces captured New York in 1777, Rivington returned as the King’s official printer, publishing newspapers that defended royal rule. Yet the story did not end there. Evidence later suggested that he secretly supplied information to George Washington’s spy network. In a city divided by war, the press became its own battlefield, and loyalty was often far more complicated than it first appeared. | |||
;Instructions | |||
Objective | |||
Alongside James Parker, a printer in occupied New York, you must use the printing press to create a newspaper. <br><br>The articles are politically varied and what you choose will determine your future. | |||
Selecting Content | |||
Tap the glowing areas of the printing press to select articles, cartoons, and the look of your newspaper. | |||
Loyalist or Patriot | |||
Each choice affects how you're perceived in New York, and beyond, based on what you choose to print. | |||
Printing the Paper | |||
Once all the content has been chosen, tap on the highlighted lever to start the printing process. | |||
;What happens | |||
PARSED MIDDLE | |||
;Outcome | |||
*Printing pressure | |||
[LOYALIST] Your pro-British articles will find favor with some in New York, but should the British be defeated, expect trouble. | |||
[REVOLUTIONARY] You've backed the Revolutionary cause with your published articles, winning favor with some in New York - as long as you can avoid being shut down or forced out of the city. | |||
;Log | |||
With tensions between Loyalists and Patriots running high in New York I joined the printers in Hanover Square and assembled different articles to print my own newspaper. | |||
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"Header_Title_royalgazette" | "Header_Title_royalgazette" | ||
Royal Gazette | Royal Gazette | ||
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;Tearing down the King | |||
The statue is gone now, but in 1776, revolutionary supporters gathered here on the Bowling Green, at the foot of the British-controlled fort, around a statue of King George. General Washington did one of the first readings of the Declaration of Independence here. Join the riot alongside Issac Sears and throw ropes onto the statue of King George to topple it.<br><br>Enter the streets of revolutionary era New York and head towards Bowling green. | |||
;Historical details | |||
On July 9, 1776, crowds gathered in what is now City Hall Park to hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud to Washington’s troops and the public. With those words, the colonies renounced their allegiance to King George III and declared themselves free states. The news echoed across a city already on edge, as British warships filled the harbor and redcoats stood in nearby barracks.<br><br>That evening, energized by the declaration, a group of sailors and laborers marched down Broadway to Bowling Green, just outside Fort George, the center of British power in New York. Inside the iron fence stood a towering gilded statue of King George III, erected only a few years earlier as a symbol of imperial authority. By torchlight, the crowd pulled the 4,000 pound lead statue from its pedestal and broke it apart while onlookers cheered. <br><br>The fragments were later sent to Connecticut, where much of the metal was melted down and recast into bullets for the Continental Army. In a single night, a royal monument became ammunition, and the Revolution in New York moved from bold words to visible defiance in the streets. | |||
;Instructions | |||
Objective | |||
Rioters toppled the statue of King George at the Bowling Green.<br><br>Throw ropes onto the statue to pull it down. | |||
Ropes | |||
Tap and hold on the pile of ropes, then swipe toward the statue to throw and attach them. | |||
Topple | |||
Once three ropes are attached to the statue, rapidly tap the screen when prompted to topple it. | |||
;What happens | |||
PARSED MIDDLE | |||
;Outcome | |||
*Statue Toppled | |||
The statue of King George has been toppled! The conviction of New York to oppose the occupation by the British forces and resist their tyranny has been made clear to all. | The statue of King George has been toppled! The conviction of New York to oppose the occupation by the British forces and resist their tyranny has been made clear to all. | ||
;Log | |||
Joining the riot in front of the British fort, I worked with Patriot Isaac Sears and toppled the statue of King George. | |||
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Isaac Sears | |||
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This is where it starts; we'll cast this into bullets and send them to the King one shot at a time. | This is where it starts; we'll cast this into bullets and send them to the King one shot at a time. | ||
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Ropes Attached | |||
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Tap Repeatedly | |||
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;The Turtle | |||
In 1776, with American forces in control of New York, Sergeant Lee launched David Bushnell's newly invented Turtle submersible along this bank overlooking the East River. Pilot it undetected beneath the Royal Navy ships, in an attempt to sink the British flagship.<br><br>Enter the docks of revolutionary era New York and head to the Turtle launch location. | |||
;Historical details | |||
In 1775, inventor David Bushnell created a remarkable new weapon that looked more like a wooden barrel than a machine of war. Called the Turtle, it is considered the world’s first military submarine. Powered by hand and foot, the one person vessel included ballast pumps to control depth, a compass, a depth gauge, and an early screw propeller. Bushnell designed it to carry an explosive charge that could be attached to the hull of a British warship, hoping to disrupt the blockade tightening around New York. <br><br>When Bushnell fell ill, the mission fell to a young volunteer, Ezra Lee. In September 1776, after the British captured the city, Washington approved an attack on General William Howe’s flagship, the 64 gun HMS Eagle. Under cover of darkness, Lee pedaled from the Battery toward the massive warship and attempted to drill into its hull to secure the explosive. A metal plate prevented him from attaching the charge, and as he surfaced, British guards began to stir. Lee released the timed device and escaped. The explosion caused little damage, but the attempt was groundbreaking. <br><br>Though the Turtle saw limited use before being lost later that year, it marked the beginning of underwater warfare and showcased American ingenuity in desperate times. | |||
;Instructions | |||
Objective | Objective | ||
Take on the role of Sergeant Lee and navigate the Turtle submersible through the Royal Navy blockade to the British flagship, the HMS Eagle. | |||
Entering | |||
To start, approach the Turtle and tap on it to board. | |||
Movement | |||
Tap and | Tap the highlighted levers to access the controls. You can control the direction and propulsion with the slider. | ||
Navigation | |||
Use the map to track your position and the British ships. | |||
Detection and hazards | |||
Be careful to avoid hazards such as rocks and anchors from the British ships. You can check for ships and rocks on your map. | |||
The Bomb | |||
When you reach the British flagship, tap on the highlighted handle to activate the drill and attempt to attach the bomb. | |||
;What happens | |||
PARSED MIDDLE | |||
;Outcome | |||
*Mission Failed! | |||
**Collided with hazard | |||
The Turtle struck a hazard underwater, forcing you to abandon the mission.<br><br>Despite the ingenuity of the newly created submersible, the controls were undeniably difficult to use. | |||
**Alerted the British | |||
The turtle got too close to the British ships, alerting them of your presence.<br><br>Despite the ingenuity of the newly created submersible, the controls were undeniably difficult to use. | |||
**Left mission area | |||
You abandoned the mission. | |||
**Failed to plant bomb | |||
Despite your best efforts, you failed to plant a bomb. | |||
*Mission Succeeded! | |||
**Target reached | |||
You successfully navigated the hazards in the East River and reached the Flagship undetected.<br><br>However, the bomb failed to affix, you had no choice but to deploy it and abandon the mission. | |||
;Log | |||
I piloted David Bushnell's newly invented Turtle submersible undetected beneath the Royal Navy ships in the blockade. I came close to sinking the British flagship but the bomb didn't affix and I had to abandon my mission. | |||
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I'm glad I've got a little light from the fungi. Without that, it would be awfully dark down here. | I'm glad I've got a little light from the fungi. Without that, it would be awfully dark down here. | ||
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