Tag Archives: Evacuation Day

Evacuation Day is a former holiday commemorating the British Army evacuating the United States. It was celebrated on November 25 in New York. There is a separate Massachusetts Evacuation Day.

November 25, 2023

Nov 2023

1783 NY Evacuation Day Song

Nicholas A. Ferrell

“The toast is, “Freedom’s favorite son,
Health, peace, and joy to Washington!”

November 25, 2023

Nov 2023

History of New York’s Evacuation Day

Nicholas A. Ferrell

A detailed history of New York City’s Evacuation Day, a former holiday that landed on November 25 and was second only to Independence Day in NYC’s patriotic pantheon.