Fort Washington Collection

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Major Murray and the Highlanders at Fort Washington (engraving)
970378 Major Murray and the Highlanders at Fort Washington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Murray and the Highlanders at Fort Washington)

Views on the Potomac below Washington (engraving)
1612946 Views on the Potomac below Washington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views on the Potomac below Washington)

Fort Washington on the Ohio River, 1789
Fort Washington on the site that became Cincinnati, Ohio, 1789. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

NEW YORK: FORT WASHINGTON. Looking north toward Fort Washington, the Hudson River and the Palisades in New Jersey. Watercolor by Achibald Robertson, October 1781

STEAMBOAT: NIAGARA, 1852. Steamer Niagara Passing Fort Washington, New York. Oil on canvas by James Bard, 1852

MAP: FORT WASHINGTON, 1776. Engraved map showing the English attacks on Fort Washington led by Sir William Howe, during the American Revolution, 1776. Engraving, American, 1861

The British attack on Fort Washington above the Hudson River in upper Manhattan, 16 November 1776
FORT WASHINGTON, 1776. The British attack on Fort Washington above the Hudson River in upper Manhattan, 16 November 1776, early in the Revolutionary War. Lithograph after a drawing by an eyewitness

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Fort Washington: A Historical Journey Through Time in USA's Military Past Discover Fort Washington, a pivotal fortress in American history, located in Maryland and overlooking the Potomac River. The first fortress built here in 1754, it played a significant role in the French and Indian War. Fast forward to the Revolutionary War, and Major Murray and the Highlanders bravely defended Fort Washington against the British in 1776, as depicted in this engraving. Views on the Potomac below Fort Washington showcase the picturesque beauty of the area, a stark contrast to the turmoil experienced during the war. Fort Washington's legacy extends beyond the Chesapeake Bay. In 1789, a new fort was built on the Ohio River, securing the western frontier. Fast forward again, to the bustling city of New York, where Fort Washington stands guard over the Hudson River. The steamer Niagara passes by in 1852, a testament to the progress of the era. However, Fort Washington's past is not without its darker moments. This lithograph depicts the British attack on Fort Washington above the Hudson River in 1776, a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Join us as we explore the rich history of Fort Washington, from its early beginnings to its present-day significance.