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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.
Jul 6, 1779
Gen. James Clinton camps on Otsego Lake
Gen. James Clinton camps on Otsego Lake
Gen. James Clinton sets off from Otsego Lake to meet Gen. Sullivan at Tioga
Clinton and Sullivan's combined forces march west to battle Loyalists at Newtown
John Adams appointed to negotiate peace terms with British
May 21, 1780 - May 22, 1780
Col. Sir John Johnson arrives at Johnstown settlement with troops
Col. Sir John Johnson arrives at Johnstown settlement with troops
Lodowick Putman home attacked by Native American party
Aug 2, 1780
Canajoharie District attacked
Joseph Brant attacks the Canajoharie District burning 100 buildings & killing 50 people
Sep 21, 1780
Benedict Arnold commits treason
Benedict Arnold commits treason
Sep 29, 1780
British spy sentenced to death
British spy John André is court-martialed, found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging.
Oct 2, 1780
Benedict accomplice hanged
British Major John Andre, and Benedict Arnold accomplice, is hanged as a spy by U.S. military forces in Tappan, New York