Cheap Things To Do in Fort Montgomery, New York

On October 6, 1777, this was the scene of a fierce Revolutionary War battle for control of the Hudson River. Visitors today can tour the remains of the 14-acre fortification, perched on a cliff ove... More on Heritage

Site of the Revolutionary War battle of 1777 that turned the course of the war. New visitor's center with archeological items, displays and theater. Hiking trails, interpretive ... More on iloveny.com

Inscription. Fort Montgomerys powder magazine provided a secure, dry place in which to store the garrisons gunpowder and ammunition. The magazine was located here because of the sites good drainage and because of the protection afforded ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Early in the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress realized that the Hudson River was critical to the American Cause. If the British controlled the river, they could divide the rebellious colonies. Therefore, the ... More on HMDB

Inscription. When Sir Henry Clintons British troops reached Forts Clinton and Montgomery on October 6, 1777, some of his ships began moving upriver to support them. First came two galleys, the Depe... More on HMDB

Inscription. Accounts of the naval action during the Battle of Fort Montgomery are conflicting. This scene is one impression of how the river might have looked during the battle. "The Shark and Cam... More on HMDB

Inscription. The long foundation to the left was a barracks for enlisted men. The short foundation on the right housed the forts senior officers and served as a commissary for storing food provisions. Items stored here were controlled ... More on HMDB

Inscription. When excavation of the Guard House was completed in 1969, the site was reburied to protect the feature. Therefore, little is visible today. The Guard House was divided into two rooms that reflected dual uses. The southeastern ... More on HMDB

A historic house dating from the mid-1700's overlooking Garrison Pond. Suites have private baths, kitchenettes, and sitting area with pull-out couch. Continental breakfast. Tea House Gift ... More on iloveny.com

Inscription. Home of, Isaac Garrison and son, Revolutionary cannoneers, Captured at Battle of Fort, Montgomery – 1777. Capt. Molly, Corbin, Rev. heroine, later resided here. Garrison Family: ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Fort Montgomery was built to prevent British ships from sailing up the Hudson River. The centerpiece of the forts river defenses was its Grand Battery of six 32-pounder cannons. One of the largest cannons of the Revolutionary ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The term redoubt at Fort Montgomery means a strong point in the forts walls. There were three redoubts at Fort Montgomery, including the North Redoubt, which you see here. Two of the redoubts walls projected out from ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Fort Montgomerys “Round Hill” redoubt was built to protect a piece of high ground that commanded the rest of the fort. It was one of three redoubts that the Americans built... More on HMDB

Inscription. During the Battle of Fort Montgomery on October 6, 1777, the forts undermanned garrison formed a single rank behind the parapet (the forts defensive wall). British skirmishers approach... More on HMDB