It was mentioned that Washington Irving wrote about the "Grand Moving" in 1809, describing the tradition of New Yorkers moving their furniture into the streets on May 1st.
The memorable emigration of the great settlers to New Amsterdam took place on the 1st of May and was long cited in tradition as the Grand Moving.
— Episode: 362 - Moving Day
Episode: 362 - Moving Day
It was mentioned that Washington Irving wrote about the "Grand Moving" in 1809, describing the tradition of New Yorkers moving their furniture into the streets on May 1st.
The memorable emigration of the great settlers to New Amsterdam took place on the 1st of May and was long cited in tradition as the Grand Moving.
The anniversary of it was piously observed among their sons by turning their houses topsy-turvy and carrying all their furniture into the streets.