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Old 11-25-2020, 07:56 AM
 
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This is an obscure American holiday commemorating the exit of British forces from New York in 1783.



Last year, when my family visited the city for Thanksgiving, my historian daughter wanted to see Federal Hall and we stumbled on the observance by sheer, dumb luck. There were re-enactors galore and readings of important documents. It was one of the highlights of our trip.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcjQo7fwbQ0
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Old 11-25-2020, 10:31 AM
 
Location: San Diego CA
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Only us die hard history buffs would would find this interesting. Happy Evacuation Day!
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Old 11-25-2020, 10:37 AM
 
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Now celebrated in every American Urban area on the day before Thanksgiving when everyone gets on the road to go 'home' for Thanksgiving!
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Old 11-25-2020, 02:59 PM
 
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Heh. Read the thread title and thought it was a publicity stunt by ex-lax.
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Old 11-25-2020, 06:02 PM
 
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In Massachusetts, Evacuation Day is March 17th, commemorating the British withdrawal from Boston in 1776.
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