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Ticonderoga and Saratoga
The battles of Fort Ticonderoga and Saratoga can revive a long day of touring. If you are staying in Glens Falls, New York go North along the western shore of Lake George with all the ski resorts. In the upper lake of Lake George and the bottom of Lake Champlain is Fort Ticonderoga.
The fort was built by the French to prevent the incursion English until the St. Lawrence River. In 1758, during the French and Indian War, the British attacked Fort with men 16,00. They were repulsed by a force of 4,000 French. For some reason, the French in a moment of stupidity deployed most of the soldiers elsewhere. The British returned and took the fortress.
In 1775 Green Mountain Boys, led by Ethan Allen, quietly took the fortress. Benedict Arnold stop and took credit. This was the first act of Benedict Arnold, which won him the dubious reputation of being a selfish selfish and treacherous.
Fort Ticonderoga today is a private museum of living history. Musket shot and cannon firing are shown. The fort museum has an excellent follow-up in its history.
From Fort Ticonderoga Route 22 Travel South to the Saratoga National Historical Park, just north of Bemis Heights. In 1777 the Continental Army under General Horatio Gates was a decisive victory over the British under the command of General John Burgoyne. Benedict Arnold helped save the battle to bring in reinforcements. He was shot in the leg.
Perhaps the most influential person in the Battle of Saratoga was Tadeusz Ko? Ciuszko. It was he who suggested that to combat the British Army. The road had channeled between two heights of the earth. Burgoyne's army had to take this path. Kosciuszko convinced Gates to fortify the heights. This led the British Army fodder barrel.
The Battle of Saratoga is considered by many as the Turning Point of the war. It was shown that the ERP could defeat a superior British. For his efforts Kosciuszko was given the task of building the defenses of West Point.
Today the National Park Service operates the field of battle, the House Schuyler, seven miles north, and the Saratoga Monument. See the movie at the visitor center. Tours can be taken for using his cell phone and visits player mp3. For the cell phone tour, dial 518-665-8185 and follow the instructions. You can also hire a tour guide for an extensive tour of the battlefield.
Before the Glens Falls love for the adventures of your day, be sure to choose a grump or two of beer or beer cave Cooper. Also make ice cream and soft drinks.
About the Author
John Pelley is a Geriatric Gypsy. He is retired from the rat race of working. He is a full-time RVer, who ran away from home. He began our travels on the East Coast and, like the migrating birds, seek the warmth of the seasons He has discovered volunteering with the National Park System. During His travels He has found that each town has a story to tell:. He has a CD he has recorded of Native American flute music., A Day with Kokopelli.
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