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In Their Own Words, The Battle for Fort Clinton!
Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Come for a unique, walking tour
of one of the Hudson Valley's most dramatic battle sites! Using firsthand accounts and archaeological
data, this tour will chart the flow of the battle of the Twin Forts starting at
Bear Mtn and ending up at Fort Clinton (today site of Trailside Museums and Zoo)
focusing on the intense fighting that happened in and around Fort Clinton on
the day of the battle. Registration Required: Call (845) 446-2134 to Register or
for More Information.
Registration: Required
Twin Forts Day
Saturday, October 5, 2024 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Join the Fort Montgomery Battle Site Association as
they commemorate the 246th anniversary of the battle for Forts Montgomery and
Clinton and bring to life the people who lived here through camp life demonstrations
and children's activities. In addition to reenactors from the 5th New York Regiment, Lambs and Mott's Artillery Companies, there will be military drill, dramatic performances, and fife and drum music throughout the day. Please note there will be NO BATTLE REENACTMENT.
Dramatic Performances at 12:00 and 2:00 PM will feature the story of Hugh Morrison, an 8 yr old boy present on the day of the battle! Fife and Drum Music Performances followed by Cannon-Firing Demonstrations at 11AM and 1:00 PM!
Registration: Not required