The Secret Plot to Kidnap Benedict Arnold in NYC
It was October, 1780, and George Washington had a problem. General Benedict Arnold, decorated officer, the hero of Saratoga, had just defected to the British.
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Daily What?! NYC’s Oldest Brick Townhouse is in Chinatown
The Bowery, New York City’s oldest thoroughfare, is unsurprisingly home to the oldest surviving brick row house in the city: the Edward Mooney House.
MoreRemarkably Preserved Well Unearthed in Brooklyn Could Date Back to the Revolutionary War
Workers discovered a remarkably preserved well during the reconstruction process of a deteriorating roadbed on the intersection of Bond and Pacific Streets.
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5 Historic War Cannons Still Visible in NYC
Although plenty of New York City history has been lost to time, remnants of major war battles can still be found today. Here are 5 war cannons to visit:
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Photos: Inside NYC’s Abandoned Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island
The abandoned Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island is one of the oldest military installations in the country, with a history dating back to the Revolutionary War.
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NYC Weekend Trip: 10 Must Visit Places in Haverstraw, a Historic Town in the Hudson Valley
At the widest point of the Hudson River, the town of Haverstraw is readying for its spotlight with all the features of a Hudson Valley destination in the making.
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The Top 10 Secrets of Bowling Green, the Oldest Public Park in NYC
Throughout the course of New York’s 400-year history, Bowling Green has seen its fair share of historic events. It’s not surprising that it’s full of secrets.
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NYC Day Trip: 10 Historical Sites to Check Out in Princeton, NJ
From Revolutionary War history–Hamilton and Bur–to the haunts of Albert Einstein and F. Scott Fitzgerald, 10 historical sites to see on a visit to Princeton, NJ
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Throwback Thursday 1776: Revolutionary Hero Nathan Hale is Hanged as a Spy in NYC
Throwback Thursday 1776: American hero Nathan Hale is hanged at City Hall Park. Our first in a series of augmented reality, Membit-enhanced historical stories.
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A History of NYC’s Hanover Square and East Financial District from “The Bowery Boys: Adventures in Old New York”
NYC podcasters “The Bowery Boys” have released a book on the complete history of NYC. Untapped Cities is excited to share with readers an excerpt from this impressive book.
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Plaque Honoring Mary Lindley Murray, an American Revolution Patriot Revealed Again
In a traffic island on Park Avenue, gardening has revealed a piece of colonial era history: a plaque to Mary Lindley Murray, whose family Murray Hill is named for.
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History of the Revolutionary War Submarine The Turtle, First Used in Combat in NYC
The Turtle, the world’s first submarine used in combat. was a one-man submarine used for attack on the HMS Eagle in NYC in 1776 during the American Revolution.
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