New York Revolutionary War History!
A Native New York Author Delivers a Revolutionary New York State of Mind!
Native New York author Selene Castrovilla loves sharing stories about revolutionary New York State with young readers! Revolutionary Rogues shares the treacherous spy story of Benedict Arnold: America's most notorious traitor. Selene writes Revolutionary War books with a human touch.
The First Battle Was Almost the Last One
The Battle of Long Island & Washington's Triumph
By the Sword, one of native New York author Selene Castrovilla's exciting Revolutionary War books shares the harrowing story of George Washington's amazing retreat across the East River after losing the first battle following the Declaration of Independence. It would've been the last battle If General Washington didn't accomplish this stunning feat, and it happened in revolutionary New York State!
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The Newburgh Conspiracy: Democracy in Danger!
Celebrate revolutionary New York State! Newburgh New York was the location of Washington's final headquarters--and it became the setting for a treasonous plot among Washington's officers. Desperate to get their back pay, they were on the verge of mutiny. Who could imagine that a pair of spectacles could save the day? Native New York author Selene Castrovilla is proud to write Revolutionary War books spotlighting her home state!
Bicentennial Celebration!
Celebrate Lafayette's Visits to New York!
Lafayette visited revolutionary New York State many times during his Tour of America in 1824-1825. The American Friends of Lafayette are celebrating the Bicentennial of Lafayette's tour by honoring him at each stop's anniversary. Native New York author Selene Castrovilla shares why Lafayette is so important in American history in Revolutionary Friends, one of her Revolutionary War books.
Lafayette visits New York!
Here are all of Lafayette's New York stops during 1824-1825! He recognized that the revolutionary New York State was vital in winning the war. Native New York author Selene Castrovilla proudly writes Revolutionary War books highlighting feats in her home state!
1824
August 15- Arrives at Staten Island
August 16- Arrives at Battery Park, where the Lafayette Welcoming Parade of 1824 kicks off. It is the first triumphal parade in New York history.
August 20-Visits Harlem & New Rochelle
September 5-11 Visits New York City
September 13-Visits Newburgh
September 15-Visits West Point
September 16-Visits Poughkeepsie
September 17-Visits Catskill & Hudson
September 18-Visits Troy
September 19-Visits Red Hook, Montgomery Place (now Bard College) & Fishkill Landing
September 20-Visits Manhattan
Celebrate revolutionary New York State at one of these exciting events!
1825
June 4-Visits Buffalo
June 5-Visits Niagra Falls
June 7-Visits Rochester
June 9-Visits Syracuse
June 11-Visits Schenectady
June 12-Visits Albany
June 29-Visits Whitehall
July 2-Returns to West Point
Celebrate revolutionary New York State at one of these exciting events!
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