During the Revolution Staten Island was occupied by British Troops for seven years, 1776 to 1783

A peace conference is held on Staten Island with British Admiral Lord Richard Howe, meeting American representatives including John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. The conference fails as Howe demands the colonists revoke the Declaration of Independence.

Arrochar WW II

Oakwood WW II

Fort Wadsworth

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