Nathan Hale
New York, New York, New York
Marker Inscription
At the British Artillery Park near this site Nathan Hale captain in the U.S.Army, Yale graduate of 1773. Apprehended within enemy lines while seeking information was executed on the morning of September 22. 1776. His last words were "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"
Erected by The Yale Club
The Story
In September 1776, with New York City fallen to the British, the young Continental officer Nathan Hale slipped behind enemy lines to gather intelligence and was captured. A Yale graduate barely into his twenties, he was hanged the next morning, reportedly declaring that he regretted having but one life to give for his country.
Why it matters
Hale became one of the Revolution's first and most enduring martyrs, his defiant last words a touchstone of American patriotism.
Plan your visit
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Museums & culture
- 81 Leonard Gallery2.9 mi away
- Gerben Fine Art3.0 mi away
- Bureau3.0 mi away · 112 Duane Street
- Hall des Lumières3.1 mi away · 49 Chambers Street, New York, NY
- Cloud Gallery3.2 mi away
- MĒRCER LABS3.4 mi away · 21 Dey Street
Attractions
- The River Project Wetlab2.6 mi away
- Cortlandt Alley2.8 mi away
- FDNY Ladder 82.8 mi away · 14 North Moore Street, New York
- Dream house2.8 mi away
- Chinatown2.9 mi away
- Textile building2.9 mi away
Food & drink
- Maman4.0 mi away
- Sweetgreen4.0 mi away
- Semicolon Cafe4.1 mi away
- Greene Hook Bar & Kitchen4.1 mi away
- Bluestone Lane4.1 mi away
- Yaso4.1 mi away · 30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ
Places to stay
- Conrad3.3 mi away · 102 North End Avenue, New York
- M Social Hotel New York Downtown3.4 mi away · 55 Church Street, New York, NY
- Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan/World Trade Center Area3.5 mi away · 170 Broadway, New York, NY
- Holiday Inn3.5 mi away · 51 Nassau Street
- The Cloud One New York-Downtown3.6 mi away · 133 Greenwich Street, New York, NY
- World Center Hotel3.6 mi away · 144 Washington Street, New York, NY
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