6. Fort George and Battlefield Park, Lake George, NY
This site echoes the history of three wars, The French and Indian, the American Revolution and the War of 1812-1815. Remainders of entrenchments, buildings, redoubts, and a citadel can be seen today. Nearby is a monument of Gen. William Johnson and Mohawk King Hendrick discussing strategy before their victory over the French in 1755.  (518) 623-1200 or (518) 897-1200

7. Knox Trail, Lake George, NY
Henry Knox and his men moved 59 pieces of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. The artillery weighed 119,000 pounds, and 82 sleds and teams of oxen made the 300-mile trip in 40 days. Markers denote the trail. 
(518) 761-6366, ext. 5100 

8. Bloody Pond, Queensbury, NY
The site of a massacre of approximately 200 French by colonists in 1755. Bodies fell near the pond and stained it red. It is in this conflict that Robert Rogers debuted as a soldier (ranger).
(518) 761-6366, ext. 5100 

9. Cooper's Cave, South Glens Falls, NY
This cave in the middle of the Hudson River was the setting for an important segment of James Fenimore Cooper's classic novel "Last of the Mohicans." A viewing platform is open to the public. (518) 793-1455 

10. Half-Way Brook, Queensbury, NY
This strategic French and Indian War location was midway between Fort Edward and Fort George. Marker where blockhouse and stockade once stood. (518) 761-6366, ext. 5100 

11. Birthplace of the U.S. Navy, Whitehall, NY
Visit the Skenesborough Museum and tour the area where, under the command of Benedict Arnold, colonists built and sailed this country's first warships, earning Whitehall the designation "Birthplace of the U.S. Navy." (518) 499-2292

12. Rogers Island, Fort Edward, NY
Located on the Hudson River, the island was home to Capt. Robert Rogers' Rangers. The island housed British barracks during the French and Indian War and a patriot garrison 
during the Revolutionary War. Stop by the visitors center. (518) 747-3693

13. Old Fort House Museum, Fort Edward, NY
Built in 1772, the Old Fort House is one of the oldest frame structures in New York. It was headquarters to both British and American generals in the Revolutionary War. (518) 747-9600

14. Parks-Bentley House, South Glens Falls, NY
Daniel Parks, a French and Indian War veteran, moved his family here in 1773 and built up much of the town's industry. Tours are available. (518) 745-7741

15. Revolutionary War Cemetery, Salem, NY
More than 100 Revolutionary War soldiers are buried in this cemetery that was established in 1769. (518) 854-9296

16. Schuyler House, Schuylerville, NY
The country home of General Philip Schuyler. British troops burned the original house and outbuildings. The present house was rebuilt in 1777 and is open for tours. (518) 664-9821

17. Saratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater, NY
The Battles of Saratoga rank among the 15 most decisive battles in world history. The patriotic victory in 1777 led France to recognize the United States and ally itself with the colonists. Self-guided tours. (518) 664-9821

18. The Stillwater Blockhouse, Stillwater, NY
Visit this replica of the log blockhouses built by colonists to serve as protection during the French and Indian War. (518) 664-1847, ext. 11

19. The Saratoga Monument, Victory, NY
A 155-foot-tall monument marks the site where Gen. Burgoyne surrendered to Gen. Gates on Oct. 17, 1777. (518) 664-9821

20. Bennington Battlefield Site, Hoosick Falls, NY
In August 1777, British troops attacked an American storehouse here to restore their provisions, but were turned back. The site has informative signs and displays. (518) 279-1155

21. Old Stone Fort Museum, Schoharie, NY
Exhibits and costumed interpreters tell the story of this church that was fortified and attacked during the Revolutionary War. (518) 295-7192

22. Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, Albany, NY
Philip Schuyler was named a delegate to the Continental Congress, which put him in command of the Northern Department. This site was the center of his military activities and is open to the public. (518) 434-0834

23. Old Senate House Historic Site, Kingston, NY
A limestone building here housed the first meeting of New York's newly organized State Senate in 1777 after the British chased the Senate from New York City. Visit the nearby museum. (845) 338-2786

24. Clermont State Historic Site, Germantown, NY
Robert Livingston Jr. helped draft the Declaration of Independence and gave Washington the first oath of office.The Livingston family lived here for more than 230 years. Stop by the visitors center. (518) 537-4240

25. New Windsor Cantonment, Vails Gate, NY
General Washington moved his troops here to establish winter quarters in 1782 and his men built nearly 600 log huts. Stop by the visitors center. (845) 561-1765

26. Knox's Headquarters, Vails Gate, NY
Tours are available of this site, where Major General Henry Knox commanded the artillery of Washington's army. (845) 561-5498

27. Van Wyck Homestead Museum, Fishkill, NY
The Van Wyck house was requisitioned by the Continental Army as an officers' headquarters, and was visited by Washington, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, among others. The museum is open seasonally. (845) 896-9560

28. Mount Gulian, Beacon, NY
This site served as the headquarters for General Baron von Steuben, the Continental Army drillmaster and inspector general who turned the colonists into a disciplined fighting force. Re-enactors visit on a seasonal basis. (845) 831-8172

29. Madam Brett Homestead, Beacon, NY
The Brett family opened their home as a shelter to patriot soldiers and as a supply house for the military. The home was visited by Washington, Baron von Steuben, and others. Dutchess County's oldest homestead. Open by appointment. (845) 831-6533

30. Washington's Headquarters, Newburgh, NY
General George Washington made his military headquarters here between April 1782 and August 1783. It is the birthplace of the Badge of Military Merit, the forerunner of the Purple Heart. The site is open on a seasonal basis. (845) 562-1195

31. United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
The military academy at West Point was the site of several forts used during the Revolution, including Fort Putnam. Take a tour and visit the museum. (845) 938-2638

32. Constitution Island and the Warner House, West Point, NY
A boat trip across the Hudson from the U.S. Military Academy takes you to a Revolutionary War fort and the historic 17-room Warner House with period furnishings.
(845) 446-8676

33. John Jay Homestead, Katonah, NY
John Jay served in more high offices than any other founding father: President of the Continental Congress, Governor of New York and Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Tours of his home are available. (914) 232-5651

34. Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
This 18th-century stone manor home re-creates what life was like for citizens of a newly free America and includes original furnishings. An 18th-century tavern is also located on the grounds. (914) 271-8981

35. St. Paul's Church, Mount Vernon, NY
This church was used as a hospital and burial site following the Revolutionary War battle at Pell's Point, and was the scene of several military developments for the next six years. Walking tours are offered. (914) 667-4116

36. Stony Point Battlefield, Stony Point, NY
In the last major battle in the north, General "Mad" Anthony Wayne led a surprise attack on the British garrison here in 1779. The oldest lighthouse on the Hudson River marks the site.
(845) 786-2521

37. Valentine Varian House, Museum of Bronx History, Bronx, NY
This fieldstone farmhouse, built in 1758, provides a view of what life was like during the Revolutionary War in New York. Tours and exhibits. (718) 881-8900

38. Fraunces' Tavern Museum, Manhattan, NY
Now a colonial history museum, Fraunces' opened as a tavern in the 1760s and it served as a meeting place for revolutionaries. When New York was the Capital, Fraunces' Tavern housed the Departments of Foreign Affairs, the Treasury, and War. Washington delivered his famous farewell here. (212) 425-1778

39. Federal Hall National Memorial, Manhattan, NY
This site first served as New York's City Hall and later as home to the first U.S. Congress. George Washington was inaugurated here on April 30, 1789. A museum offers a variety of exhibits.
(212) 825-6888

40. Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Manhattan, NY
The home of founding father Alexander Hamilton is preserved for public visits. Hamilton supported the patriotic cause, and was commissioned as a Captain of the Artillery and then aide-de-camp to George Washington. (212) 825-6888

41. Battle of Brooklyn Monument, Brooklyn, NY
Prospect Park is home to this monument commemorating George Washington's narrow escape across the East River in the face of British troops advancing through Jamaica Pass. (718) 857-0009

42. Old Stone House Interpretive Center, Brooklyn, NY
This replica of a 1699 Dutch farmhouse features exhibits on the Revolutionary War and the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn. (718) 768-3195

43. Conference House (Billop Manor House), Staten Island, NY
This fieldstone house, open to the public, was the site of the 1776 Staten Island Peace Conference where the British tried to convince Ben Franklin, John Adams and Edward Rutledge that the colonists should remain loyal to Britain. (718) 984-2086