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Sat
23
Aug
Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
(845) 786-2521
After losing the battle of Saratoga in 1777, the
British attempted to rescue their captured comrades who were being transported
across the Hudson at Stony Point on their way to prison in Virginia. Site Historian Mike Sheehan will explain what
went wrong. Indoor seating is limited to 30 people for these presentations. Please call 845-786-2521 for a reservation.
Registration: Required
Sat
13
Sep
Saturday, September 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
Raised as an auxiliary force for General Washington's Continental Army in 1777,
Spencer's Additional Regiment was a part of the New Jersey Brigade throughout the war. The members of this reenactment regiment will take up residence in our Soldiers' Camp by the museum and explain the unit's fascinating history, perform drills and fire muskets throughout the day. The unit served at the American garrison at Stony Point in 1780
during the Benedict Arnold treason affair and trial in Tappan, NY.
Registration: Not required
Sat
20
Sep
Saturday, September 20, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
(845) 786-2521
Join performers Gary Petagine and Sean Grady as they present their new historical play
A Casualty of Betrayal: The David S. Franks Story. Benedict Arnold's two aides — Richard Varick and David Franks — are suspected of colluding with him in his treason. Varick goes on to eventually become mayor of NYC; what happens to David Franks is revealed in this play. Please call 845-786-2521 for a reservation and plan to arrive by 1:45 for seating for this very popular performing duo. The program will be held outdoors unless there is inclement weather, in which case indoor seating will be limited to the first 30
recorded reservations.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
(845) 786-2521
Site Interpreter Joanne Stein-Kohler will discuss the life
of Rebecca Franks, the "Jewish Belle" of Philadelphia who married the British officer
who lost the battle of Stony Point. Indoor seating is limited to 30 people for these presentations. Please call 845-786-2521 for a reservation.
Registration: Required
Sat
27
Sep
Saturday, September 27, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
(845) 786-2521
Site Interpreter Joanne Stein-Kohler has studied the Jewish experience in the years leading up to and after the American Revolution through the lens of Rebecca Franks, the "Jewish Belle" of Philadelphia. Miss Franks married Lt. Col. Henry Johnson, the British officer who lost the battle of Stony Point to General Anthony Wayne. Rebecca Franks was distantly related to David S. Franks, the
subject of the performance being held on September 20th (listed above). Indoor seating is limited to 30 people for this PowerPoint presentation. Please call 845-786-2521 for a reservation.
Registration: Required