"We bury’d our Dead next day in the field of Battle, All kill’d

On the morning after the battle, Colonel Adam Hubley of the 10th Pennsylvania wrote, “I sent my Major [Caleb North] with 4 of our Horsemen on the field who counted our Dead bodys, the enemy’s were taken off…” The two ...

Battlefield Site Map

Other local historic sites of interest

1. General Warren Inn

(Formerly the Warren Tavern)

2. Waynesborough

Restored home of General Wayne

3. Valley Forge National Historical Park

4. St. Peter’s in the Great Valley

Episcopal Church

5. Great Valley ...

The Paoli Battlefield

The Battle of Paoli, also called “The Paoli Massacre”, occurred at midnight on September 20-21, 1777. After their defeat at Brandywine on September 11, Washington’s forces retreated toward Philadelphia, regrouped, and returned to Chester County. On September 16, they confronted ...

The Battle of Ridgefield, April 27, 1777

Ridgefield, Connecticut

British General Tryon’s Raid on Danbury occurred on April 26, 1777. The beginning of the 1777 campaign was the first British invasion and the only pitched battle in Connecticut. Following the burning of Danbury the British troops marched through ...

The Battle of Ridgefield

April 27, 1777

The chief engagement of Connecticut’s only inland battle during the War for Independence was fought approximately 100 yards from this site. Several hundred hastily-mustered militia joined a handful of Continental troops under Generals Benedict Arnold and Gold Stilliman ...

Battle of Ridgefield Dead

In defense of American Independence

at the Battle of Ridgefield

April 27, 1777

died

Eight Patriots

who were laid in this ground

companioned by

Sixteen British Soldiers

Living, their enemies, Dying their guests,

in honor of service and sacrifice

this Memorial is placed

for the strengthening of hearts.

Marker is on Main ...

Battle of Ridgefield

April 27, 1777

The Third and Chief

Engagement Occurred

on This Ridge

Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Newtown Battlefield State Park

Revolutionary War Heritage Trail

The climactic battle of the Sullivan-Clinton campaign occurred here as approximately 5,000 soldiers defeated a British force of Native Americans, Loyalists, and regulars.

Marker is on Newtown Reservation Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Flagstaffs - Newtown Battlefield

Dedicated

to those of the

Iroquois Indians,

the British Army

and

the Continental Army

who died at

the Battle of Newtown

August 29, 1779

Dedicated August 28, 1994

Marker is on Newtown Reservation Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Newtown Battlefield Reservation

A Remarkable History

In 1879, a crowd of thousands celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Newtown and dedicated a monument built by the Newtown Monument Association atop the hill that figured prominently in accounts of the battle. Soon after, ...