Things To Do in Vails Gate, New York

Although the Seige of Yorktown had occured a year before, George Washington contained his 7,000 troops at this site between October 1782 and April 1783. In October 1782, General George Washington m... More on Heritage

The final winter encampment of 8,000 soldiers and campfollowers of the Continental Army (1782-83), now a living history museum with demonstrations of musket and cannon drill, blacksmithing, carpent... More on MuseumStuff.com

Interactive museum about the history and 1.7 million who received the Purple Heart for being wounded or slain in battle. The badge was originally created by George Washington. State-of-the-art gallery ... More on iloveny.com

Inscription. This gentle slope was part of a Kings Highway constructed in 1741 and known locally as the Goshen Road. When the Ellisons stone house was built here in 1754, it faced this heavily traveled highway. Over this road various ... More on HMDB

Inscription. On this site stood, The Forge, where were made parts, of the chains, thrown across the Hudson River, during the American Revolution, 1776 – 1779, -------------------, Erected by Quassaick Chapter, Daughters, of ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Parts of Great Chain designed to obstruct British navigation of Hudson, 1776-1778, fabricated here during American Revolution. Mem. Louis San Giacomo 1916-1980: , Erected by State of New York. , Location. 41° 27.417′ ... More on HMDB

Inscription. A gristmill owned by Thomas Ellison, and later by his son John, was in operation at this location by 1741. Water from an upstream millpond was carried here through an underground tunnel called a raceway. To the left is ... More on HMDB

1754 Georgian style house, used as Revolutionary War headquarters for General ... More on Yahoo! Travel

1782-83 Revolutionary Army camp with replicas of military huts. Nature trails, observation tower, picnic facilities. Special events. ... More on Orangetourism.org

A national military park, a section of the actual campground is preserved ... More on Yahoo! Travel