The Mohawk Valley Path Through History begins with the Revolutionary War - the sites and events related to this period in history.
Dec 16, 1773
Boston Tea Party
Political protest by Sons of Liberty in Boston against tax policy of the British government and East India Company
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
Sep 25, 1775
Ethan Allen is captured
Continental Army Col. Ethan Allen is captured
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.
Sep 7, 1776
World's first submarine attack
Gen. Washington arrives in Harlem Heights. Battle of Harlem Heights restores American confidence
Congress prepares instructions for negotiating treaty with France
Congress elects agents to negotiate treaty with France
Sep 30, 1776
Washington blames militia for problems
Washington blames militia for problems