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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.


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Mar 21, 1775 - Jun 21, 1775

Declaration by Loyalists at Court in Johnstown

Declaration by Loyalists at Court in Johnstown

Apr 18, 1775

Paul Revere's Midnight Ride

Patriot Paul Revere and William Dawes are sent out and warns colonial militas of British advancement

Apr 19, 1775

The American Revolution begins

The American Revolution begins

Jun 2, 1775

Committee of Safety formed

Committe of Safety formed for Mohawk District

Jul 20, 1775

First shots of Revolution fired in Mohawk Valley

First shots of the Revolution in the Mohawk Valley fired at Johnstown just 2 months after Lexington and Concord

Sep 25, 1775

Ethan Allen is captured

Continental Army Col. Ethan Allen is captured

Dec 21, 1775 - Mar 21, 1776

Johnson Hall fortified

John Johnson fortifies Johnson Hall and arms his tenants and concentrates his entire force in the vincinity, plus 300 well-armed Native Americans.

Jan 1, 1776 - Jan 31, 1776

Patriot Generals march military force to Johnstown to arrest John Johnson

Patriot Generals march military force to Johnstown to arrest John Johnson.

May 1, 1776 - May 31, 1776

Sir John Johnson flees to Canada

Sir John Johnson flees to Canada with Loyalist supporters to avoid arrest for breaking parole.

May 14, 1776

Regiment ordered to arrest John Johnson for breaking parole

Regiment ordered to arrest John Johnson for breaking parole

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Stockade built around stone jail in Johnstown

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