Episode 33: The Early Battles (NY and NJ)

We had declared independence, and the war was officially on. How did those first few battles in New York and New Jersey go fo American troops? Amelia is joined by 8 year-old Charlotte to find out all about The Battles of Long Island (also called The Battle of Brooklyn or The Battle of Brooklyn Heights), Harlem Heights, Valcour Island, and Fort Lee. 

Growing Patriots · Episode 33- Weapons Of The American Revolution

Learn more about the battles from the experts at Mount Vernon (George Washington's house)!

Washington and the New York Campaign of 1776 from Mount Vernon on Vimeo.