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New Windsor Cantonment State Historic St |
The last encampment of the Continental Army where 7,000 troops with 500 women and children turned 1,600 acres of forest and meadows into a military enclave or "cantonment" and remained from October, 1782 to June, 1783. Costumed interpreters demonstr ate musket and artillery drills, woodworking and blacksmithing.
Visitor center. Picnic area. Apr-Oct, Wed-Sat 10-5pm; Sun 1-5pm.
| Location | Temple Hill Rd Newburgh New York 12584 |
| Phone | 914-561-1765 |
| nwc@orn.net | |
| Website |
http://www.fieldtrip.com/ny/45611765.htm
... Heart Hall of Honor is due to open in the year 2000 at New Windsor Cantonment and Washington's Headquarters State Historic Sites. The Purple Heart Medal is representative of men and women who have stepped forward in a time of national crisis to defend the values of their nation, often by risking great personal sacrifice. More than 800,000 ... |
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