West Point

We took a side trip to West Point, to see our US Military Academy and the fort that Benedict Arnold tried to sell out to the British. Fort Putnam, on the West Point campus, sits high above the Hudson River and was a key point in the rebel defenses. The British plan was to take the entire Hudson and split the Colonies into two more manageable groups. It might have worked, had Arnold's plan succeeded and West Point fallen into British control.


One of the local occupants of the reconstructed fort.
Another of the main attractions of the Academy campus is the Chapel. It's neo-gothic architecture is second to none in beauty, inside and out.



One last look at the gorgeous stained glass overlooking the high altar. We loved our visit there.

The campground at West Point is lovely also; we did not stay there this time, but scouted it out for future visits. Tomorrow on to Philadelphia!