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Steuben Memorial 7 Journey to the bucolic site that was the late 18thcentury country retreat of Baron von Steuben, who played a central role in strengthening American troops during the Revolutionary War. See a replica of the simple log cabin where he summered after the war and visit his nearby grave, which is set in Major-General Baron Frederick William August von Steuben (1730–1794), by Ralph Earl, 1786. a peaceful grove. Courtesy Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, NY. Operated by the National Park Service, the site is open Memorial Day through Labor Day; tours, interpretive programs, and special events are offered; call for information. Starr Hill Road, Remsen, NY 13438 • (315) 338-7730 (Fort Stanwix National Monument Visitor Center) Oriskany Battlefield 8 Come to Oriskany to pay tribute to the soldiers who fought courageously to advance America’s fight for freedom. Recall Brigadier General Herkimer’s heroic efforts in 1777 to lead his army during a surprise attack by British and Loyalist troops and their Native American allies. Tour the site, view interpretive displays, and see the imposing memorial, which was built in the 1880s to commemorate those who sacrificed their lives during this brutal battle. Operated by the National Park Service, the site is open April 1 through October 1; call for information. 7801 State Route 69, Oriskany, NY 13424 (315) 338-7730 (Fort Stanwix National Monument Visitor Center) Celebrate O u r H i s t o r y ! 5  http://www.nysparks.com/historic-sites/2/details.aspx http://www.nysparks.com/historic-sites/21/details.aspx

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2013 Celebrate New York History Guide

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