During the American Revolutionary War, the Hudson River was considered the most crucial waterway in the colonies. West Point (where the United States Military Academy now stands) quickly became a critical outpost and series of fortifications designed to prevent British ships from passing up the river and ensure American dominance of the Hudson. It was…
Month: March 2021
New Windsor Winter Encampment (1782-1783)
By the winter of 1782-1783, the American Revolutionary War was winding down- yet it was not over. After the Franco-American victory over General Cornwallis’ army at Yorktown in October 1781, the Continental Army returned to positions outside of New York City to keep watch over the British Army stationed there. As peace talks in Paris…