The HMS Asia shelling of lower Manhattan, which included a cannonball through the roof of Fraunces Tavern, began the evening of August 23, 1775, and continued into the early morning of August 24, 1775. This commemorative event will include a social reception with hors d'oeuvres and drinks together with brief remarks, followed by an optional dinner (starting at 7:30 pm). Attendees at the reception can view the first installment of our recently opened 250th anniversary special exhibition Path to Liberty: The Emergence of a Nation (which includes recognition of the HMS Asia shelling event).

Tickets

Reception Only - Members (Sons, Museum, other Societies)
$50
(reception includes open bar and hors d'oeuvres)

Reception and Dinner - Members (Sons, Museum, other Societies)
$170
(dinner includes three courses and drink service)

Reception - Public
$60
(reception includes open bar and hors d'oeuvres)

Reception and Dinner - Public
$190
(dinner includes three courses and drink service)

Patron 250th Event Sponsor: $100

(Add a patron donation to your event ticket. For tax purposes, all of this amount is tax deductible. Patrons will be listed on the event webpage.)

**For those making Patron-level event sponsorships or other additional gifts, the full value of those gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Patron HMS Asia Cannonball 250th Commemoration Bash sponsors will be recognized in our promotion of this 250th Anniversary Event on our website and in email promotions, as well as at the event.**