New York and the American Revolution: Resources at NYPL

George Washington, Rochambeau, and Lafayette Planning for the Battle - Auguste Couder
"This week in history we remember three major events in the early American Revolution: the Staten Island Peace Conference (September 11), the British Landing at Kips Bay (September 15), and the Battle of Harlem Heights (September 16). Bringing the past into your feed in real time last month, the Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy chronicled events from the Battle of Long Island (August 22-30, sometimes also known as the "Battle of Brooklyn") in 140 characters or fewer—as tweets under #BattleOfLI. Interested in learning more about New York's role, and the early battles of the American Revolution? Inspired by Hamilton? ..."
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