You ought to hear and listen to what we women shall speak; for we are the owners of this land, AND IT IS OURS! - Seneca Women

SULLIVAN-CLINTON is an essential journey. It's not for the faint of heart, nor the stubborn of mind. It's a major event in U.S. history that's been way off the radar screen for far too long. More road signs than any NY event, yet not in our school books. But just as America undergoes historic changes, the lessons of Sullivan/ Clinton are more relevant than ever. Come learn - at your own pace. Do your research here. Then come back again for more, as we continually update this living website...
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Planning an Ambush

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Two weeks after New- town, Boyd’s scouting party searches for the Seneca capital (so Sullivan’s Army can burn it), Iroquois and Loyalists set off to trap them.

Summit Conference

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Loyalist and English commanders consider the dismal options as the Sullivan & Clinton’s army closes in.

Yankee Advance

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Detachments of Sullivan’s troops advance on retreating Iroquois- Loyalist positions. The rivers would run red with blood.

Eyes of the Empire

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English officers watch the battle unfold. British numbers and political will were inadequate to help defend the Iroquois homelands.

Taking Stock

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Outnumbered Iroquois warriors reload and assess their position as overwhelming Yankee forces and first-time field cannon advance.