Monthly Archives: July 2017

Hamilton Grange National Memorial, NY

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Revolutionary War Series – Hamilton Grange National Memorial, a relatively modest home in Harlem, honors the life and achievements of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, American revolutionary, a key promoter of the US Constitution, and America’s first Treasury Secretary. Constructed … Continue reading →

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General Grant National Memorial, NY

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Civil War Series – General Grant National Memorial, the largest mausoleum in North America, is situated in a quiet and beautiful corner of New York City and commemorates the life of Civil War hero and 18th US President Ulysses … Continue reading →

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Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, NY

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site commemorates the life of Theodore Roosevelt—writer, statesman, officer, adventurer, and the 26th President of the United States. It was here, at a mansion on New York’s Long Island, that “Teddy” lived much of his life, … Continue reading →

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Fire Island Lighthouse (Fire Island National Seashore, NY)

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

Stretching for approximately 31 miles, Fire Island shields part of New York’s Long Island from the fierce waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Now managed by Fire Island National Seashore, the Fire Island Lighthouse—situated near the west end of the barrier … Continue reading →

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Morristown National Historical Park, NJ

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Revolutionary War Series – Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the bravery and tenacity of George Washington’s Continental Army as it endured two brutal winters in this New Jersey encampment in 1777 and 1779. Out of these bleak winters emerged … Continue reading →

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Yellow Trail (Morristown National Historical Park, NJ)

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Revolutionary War Series – Morristown National Historic Park’s Jockey Hollow—once a sprawling winter camp for George Washington’s Continental Army in 1777 and 1779—is now a popular hiking destination for local New Jersey residents. Shielded from British forces by the … Continue reading →

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