During the American Revolution, a ferry proved important to the Patriot cause prior to and during the Battle of Fort Washington in 1776. Etienne Burdett, a merchant of Huguenot parentage who settled in Manhattan, bought several hundred acres of property
Fort Lee, New Jersey, Sister Town of Northern Manhattan
To many residents of Washington Heights and Inwood, communities going across the Hudson River, Harlem River Ship Canal or Harlem River may be a bit out of the way. Across the Hudson River, Fort Lee, New Jersey has a lot
Battle of Fort Washington
During the American Revolution, one of the goals of the British Army was to divide the colonies militarily and strategically. The easiest way to do this was to occupy New York City and take control of the Hudson River. The
Bennett Park
Bennett Park occupies the highest point of land in Manhattan, 265.05 feet above sea level. A large outcropping of Manhattan schist dominates the center of the park. The area was part of a densely wooded hill known as Penadnik to
Manhattan Schist in Bennett Park
Schist, which can be seen in Bennett Park, is an extremely strong and durable rock type. Deep below the buildings and busy streets of New York City, beneath the labyrinth of subway tunnels and stations, lies the geologic foundation that