The Northern Department and the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

In 1775, the Continental Congress created the Northern Department of the Continental Army to oversee northern New York and surrounding regions. This area saw the first major expansion of the Revolutionary War and bore the brunt of British attacks, leading to the pivotal American victory at Saratoga. Today, the modern Northern Department connects historic sites across New York, Vermont, and Québec to share the powerful legacy of this region during the Revolution’s 250th anniversary.

Below is a list of the historic sites within the Northern Department:

1. Iroquois Museum
2. Bennington Battle Monument
3. Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
4. Saratoga National Historic Park
5. Lake George Battlefield State Park
6. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site
7. Mount Independence State Historic Site
8. Fort Ticonderoga
9. Crown Point State Historic Site
10. Chimney Point State Historic Site
11. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
12. Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
13. Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center
14. Akwesasne Cultural Center
15. Fort Lennox National Historic Site
16. Fort Saint-Jean Museum
17. Fort Chambly National Historic Site
18. Château Ramezay – Historic Site and Museum of Montréal