Mary Lindley Murray DAR plaque

Ever wondered where Revolutionary War stories hide in plain sight? The Mary Lindley Murray DAR plaque marks a moment when a dinner party delayed British troops long enough for George Washington’s army to regroup in 1776. The bronze plaque sits unassumingly along the sidewalk on E 37th Street, tucked between Fourth Avenue and Park Avenue South. Quiet, understated, it doesn’t shout for attention—just offers a quiet window into New York’s layered past.

You’ll find it right outside a modern mid-rise at E 37th St, New York, NY 10016. If you call ahead to ask about visiting, keep the number handy. The easiest way to confirm where it is comes from the directions. The block still feels like it’s balancing old and new, with brownstones rising nearby and rush-hour energy just a block away.