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12082, Battles of the American Revolution, Battle of Bennington, Walloomsac, New York, Revolution, history, battles, Saratoga, Historic Site, Grafton, Rensselaer County, Hudson River Valley, Revolutionary War, battle American Revolution - Bennington Battlefield "State Historic Site"

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  Battles of the American Revolution
Battle of Bennington
Date: August 16th, 1777
Between: British, including British marksmen, German (Hessian), Canadian, Indian and Loyalist (Tories) troops against American Continental Army (mostly New England militia).
Location: Walloomsac, New York; just 10 miles from Bennington, Vermont

    "Bennington, in fact, was one of the most important fights of the Revolution, contributing as it did so largely to the final surrender of Burgoyne's whole army at Saratoga, and the utter ruin of the British invasion from the north. It is also interesting as an extremely gallant bit of fighting . . . There stood the enemy strongly entrenched on a hill, and Stark, calling his undisciplined lines about him, went at them . . . He and his men fought well their hand-to-hand fight on that hot August day, and carried the entrenchments filled with regular troops and defended by artillery. It was a daring feat of arms, as well as a battle which had an important effect upon the course of history and upon the fate of the British Empire in America." Henry Cabot Lodge

This battle was fought on August 16, 1777 in a British effort to capture American storehouses in Bennington to restock their depleting provisions. The British forces had underestimated the strength of their enemy and most of their men were killed or taken prisoner while the Americans sustained smaller losses. The British surrendered on October 17, 1777, after two unsuccessful battles in Saratoga.

Casualties and losses were recorded as:
American losses: 30 killed and 40 wounded = 70 casualties.
British losses: 207 killed and 700 captured = 907 casualties.

Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site is located in Grafton, NY 12082, in Rensselaer County in the Hudson River Valley. Bennington Battlefield is the location of a Revolutionary War battle between the British forces of General John Burgoyne and Colonel Friedrich Baum against the American forces under Brigadier General John Stark and Colonel Seth Warner. Press blue button for more about Bennington Battlefield.

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12144 Hudson River Valley attractions museum Colonial New Netherland history 
Upper-Hudson-Valley Albany Fort Crailo "State Historic Site"

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  Crailo State Historic Site is located at 9 1/2 Riverside Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144 in the Hudson River Valley. Crailo State Historic Site is a museum of Colonial New Netherland history in the Upper Hudson Valley. Originally a part of the vast landholding called the Manor or Patroonship of Rensselaerswyck, the Crailo farm was named after the Van Rensselaer's estate in the Netherlands, variously spelled Crayloo or Cralo in the 17th century, and meaning "crows' wood" in Dutch.

Crailo was built in the early 18th century by Hendrick Van Rensselaer. Hendrick died in 1740 and his eldest son, Johannes, inherited Crailo. He remodeled the house and added an east wing in the Georgian style, reflecting the increasing influence of the English on the Albany-area Dutch.

Crailo today tells the story of the early Dutch inhabitants of the Upper Hudson Valley through exhibits highlighting archeological finds from the Albany Fort Orange excavations, special programs, and guided tours of the museum. Press blue button for attractions and more about Crailo State Historic Site.

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Kids - Educational Activities & Websites

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www.pbskids.org
Young children love PBSKids. PBSKids.org includes the following well known and loved characters: Arthur, Barney & Friends, Berenstain Bears, Between the Lions, Boohbah, Caillou, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George, Cyberchase, Dragon Tales, ending with Sesame Street, Share a Story, Teletubbies, Zoboomafoo and ZOOM. Within each of these sections you and your child can explore Games, Stories, Coloring and Music.

FirstGov for Kids
FirstGov for Kids is for children of all ages and includes a wide variety of topics. Following is just a brief sample of the hundreds of site topics included in "FirstGov for Kids"

    Arts which offers sections in which you can draw, paint, play music, read, sing, and act in plays. Or, would you rather watch and listen to others? Either way, select great art sites and get some project ideas for a rainy day.

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OLogy
OLogy is the Museum of Natural History's website for children. OLogy is based on the idea that "everyone wants to know something". This children's website is a place where you can explore, ask questions and get answers. OLogy has age-appropriate content in topics such as: archaeology, astronomy, biodiversity, genetics, marine biology, paleontology, and physical science.

New York Philharmonic KidZone
This website offers many exciting sections that will teach, entertain, and engage you in the art of Music. Learn about famous composers at "The Composer's Gallery". Meet the musicians in the Musicians' Lounge. Learn about different instruments or even learn how to make your own instruments. Or, create your own music at the "Composition Workshop". New York Philharmonic KidZone is a must website for children interested in music.

Sesame Street
Sesame Street has been included in its own category although it is part of PBSKids.org. Over many years, Sesame Street has become a beloved institution for parents and now for their children. If you have not seen Sesame Street for a while, revisit with your child and watch their joy as they learn about many of your childhood favorites. Sing along with Ernie and Bert, Big Bird, Elmo, Oscar the Grouch and have a wonderful time.

abcteach
abcteach is an educational site that provides quality printable materials for immediate use by teachers, education majors, and parents.

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Parents, teachers, young children, older children, teens, and the entire family will surely find wonderful and exciting adventures waiting at Kids - Educational Activities & Websites at Hudson-River-Valley.com.




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