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On a tour of Stony Point, students will see markers around the fort that provide information about the events that occurred in specific places at the site during the Revolutionary War. Students will learn about early trades and what life was like during the Revolutionary War era through reenactments that focus on blacksmithing, the 18th-century military, musket firing, cooking, and more. A picnic area is available on-site to enjoy a school group lunch. Field trips must be booked at least three months in advance.

supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies.

topics covered:
Living history, American Revolution, Battle of Stony Point, war, early trades, military history.

contact info
Name: Office
Phone: 845-786-2521

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Performances. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Phone. Food Options: Bring Your Own, Outdoor Seating. Cost: Fee

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Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site

Take a trip to the site where the Battle of Stony Point took place as the Revolutionary War was coming to an end. Groups will see the museum’s exhibits, which include an audiovisual presentation on the battle and the Hudson River’s oldest lighthouse, Stony Point Lighthouse. Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site offers group tours Wednesdays-Sundays and demonstrations for school, scout, homeschool, and camp groups.

contact info

Hrs: Wed.-Sun. by appointment.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

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Living History Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.

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