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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.
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 29, 1780
British spy sentenced to death
British spy John André is court-martialed, found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging.
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.
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.