The Mohawk Valley Path Through History begins with the Revolutionary War - the sites and events related to this period in history.
General John Burgoyne surrenders to Gen. Gates at Saratoga
Jan 1, 1778 - Dec 31, 1778
Loyalists Raid the Mohawk Valley Region
Loyalists raid across the Mohawk Frontier throughout the summer ending with the Cherry Valley Massacre on 11/11/1778
Mar 7, 1778
Indian council assembles in Johnstown
Indian council assembles in Johnstown at request of Gen. Schuyler.
Jun 21, 1778 - Sep 21, 1778
Loyalists raid the Mohawk Valley Region
Loyalists raid the Mohawk Valley Region
Sep 17, 1778
Iroquois and Loyalists burn German Flats, New York
Joseph Brant leads a force of Iroquois and Loyalists to burn German Flats (present day Herkimer, NY)
Oct 8, 1778
Continental Army attacks Unadilla in retaliation for Sept. 17 raid on German Flats (Herkimer)
Continental Army attacks Unadilla in retaliation for Sept. 17 raid on German Flats (Herkimer)
Oct 17, 1778
Note to Gen. Washington
17 Oct 1778: Gov. Clinton message to Gen. Washington regarding trail to Anaquaga
Nov 11, 1778
Cherry Valley Massacre
Cherry Valley Massacre
Jan 1, 1779 - Dec 31, 1779
Gen. Clinton begins march near Canajoharie
General James Clinton brings his 1800 man army to Canajoharie river flats to begin his march down the Susquehanna to join General Sullivan in Tioga, NY
May 31, 1779
Washington orders massive expedition against hostile tribes and Loyalists setting off the Clinton-Sullivan Campaign
Washington orders massive expedition against hostile tribes and Loyalists setting off the Clinton-Sullivan Campaign