Mohawk River Valley Region
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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.


  • September 16, 1776
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Battle of Harlem Heights restores American confidence

General George Washington arrives at Harlem Heights, on the northern end of Manhattan, and takes command of a group of retreating Continental troops. The day before, 4,000 British soldiers had landed at Kip's Bay in Manhattan (near present-day 34th Street) and taken control of the island, driving the Continentals north, where they appeared to be in disarray prior to Washington's arrival.

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Drumm House

This is one of the oldest buildings still standing today. The Drumm House was built in 1763 by Sir William Johnson for his first school teacher, Edward Wall. Sir William opened the first public school...More...

Fort Bull Marker

In 1755 two forts were built by the British to protect each end of the Oneida Carrying Place, a strategic land portage located between the Mohawk River and Wood Creek. Fort Bull ...More...

Rome Historical Society

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1747 Nellis Tavern / Palatine Settlement Society

Nellis Tavern is an historic inn and tavern built about 1750 as a farmhouse and expanded around 1790 to its present form. After the American Civil War, the tavern business declined and the building be...More...

Catherine Merkley Monument

Bronze plaque on stone: Near this spot Catherine Merkley on October 18, 1780 fleeing on horseback from the Indians was was shot and scalped by Seth's Henry.More...

Colonial Cemetery

The cemetery of some of Johnstown's most notable people from colonial times. More...

Dec 21 - Mar 21

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

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