Castle Williams - New York, NY
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bluesnote
N 40° 41.571 W 074° 01.160
18T E 582857 N 4505123
One of a few historic forts protecting New York Harbor in the early days of the American Revolution.
Waymark Code: WMYN8G
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2018
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he museum is quite large, featuring exhibits from when the fort defended New York during the war of 1812. Taken from Wikipedia, "Castle Williams is a circular fortification of red sandstone on the northwest point of Governors Island, part of a system of forts designed and constructed in the early 19th century to protect New York City from naval attack. It is a prominent landmark in New York Harbor. Together with Fort Jay (Fort Columbus), it is managed by the National Park Service as part of Governors Island National Monument."
Opening hours: Summers from 10-5 daily. Free on weekends before 12.
Open all year: No
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