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The Mohawk Valley Path Through History begins with the Revolutionary War - the sites and events related to this period in history.
Oct 15, 1780
British retreat from Middleburgh
British troops attempt unsuccessful attack on Middle Fort (present day Middleburgh)
Oct 19, 1780
Battle of Klock's Field
Robert Van Rensselaer meets Sir John Johnson at Battle of Klock’s Field
Apr 1, 1781 - Apr 30, 1781
Marinus Willett takes command
Marinus Willett accepts command of Mohawk Valley forces making Ft Rensselaer his headquarters.
Jul 10, 1781
Patriot victory at Battle of New Dorlach
Col. Willett defeats British at Battle of New Dorlach, now Sharon Springs, NY.
Sep 28, 1781
Battle of Yorktown begins
Battle of Yorktown begins
Oct 19, 1781
Gen. Cornwallis formally surrenders at Yorktown
British General Charles Cornwallis formally surrenders to a French and American force at Yorktown, VA, bringing the American Revolution to a close.
Oct 25, 1781
Battle of Johnstown
Battle of Johnstown
Jan 1, 1782 - Dec 31, 1782
Supplies arrive for Mohawk Valley Frontier
The 2nd New Hampshire Regiment arrives at Fort Rensselaer to establish a supply depot for the Western Mohawk Frontier.
Feb 8, 1783
Final Mission of Rev. War
The final mission of the American Revolution begins from Fort Renssalaer against Oswego.
Apr 1, 1783 - Apr 30, 1783
Peace Mission
Peace Mission to Oswego