Historic New York: The Revolutionary War’s Hidden Environmental Story

Join the Urban Park Rangers as we uncover how the American Revolution reshaped the natural world. Explore how war impacted the environment, from deforestation to agriculture, and how the natural landscape influenced military strategies and the outcomes of key battles. Discover how soldiers and civilians interacted with their surroundings, using forests, rivers, and fields as tools of survival and conflict. Learn how the Revolution’s demands on resources altered ecosystems and contributed to lasting environmental change. This program offers a unique perspective on the war, showing how the fight for independence was intricately tied to the land itself.