Saratoga And West Point Separated By Distance Not By History With Richard Chait
Saratoga and West Point both played vital roles in America's fight for independence. This talk highlights how West Point's location on the Hudson River thwarted the British advance from NYC.
When and where
Date and time
Thursday, Jul 25, 2024
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Address
Saratoga Springs History Museum,
1 E. Congress Street
Saratoga Springs,
NY
12866
Cost
https://www.saratogahistory.org/events/saratoga-and-west-point-separated-by-distance-not-by-history-with-richard-chait
About this event
The Saratoga area and West Point have much in common. Both have played key roles in the nation’s fight for independence. This talk details West Point’s unique geography and strategic location on the Hudson River preventing the British’s advance north from New York City.
Following the Revolution, President Jefferson sought a site to enhance the education of the nation’s military and chose West Point. History has shown that through the years the military institution has been tied to Saratoga and the surrounding area on several occasions.
This talk will examine these and other similarities.
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