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Historical Sites related to the Life and Career of Benedict Arnold


  1. Trial and Execution of Major Andre

DeWint House

20 Livingston St, Tappan, NY
See their website: http://dewinthouse.com/

General Washington had his headquarters here in the DeWindt House in late September and early October 1780. Here he ordered the trial of accused British spy Major Andre, and here he signed the death warrant after a guilty verdict was returned by the court. During this time at the DeWindt House, Washington issued the orders that authorized Champe to fake desertion to the British in an attempt to capture the traitor Arnold. See my galleries on Champe for more details.

Toward the end of the war, Washington met here with Sir Guy Carleton to negotiate the orderly departure of the British from New York. Carleton had arrived by ship from New York, and on the following day Washington visited Carleton aboard his ship anchored in the Hudson. It was on that occasion that the first salute to the American flag was fired by the Royal Navy.
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Another view of Washington's office
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Another view of Washington's office

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  • Welcome sign on the grounds
  • Historical marker at the street
  • View of the house. Note the two large windows closest to the camera, which will be seen and commented on in a later photo.
  • Monument to George Washington
  • Bronze plaques
  • Detail of the central plaque, which references the Andre trial and execution
  • Entry door
  • Washington's office and bedroom
  • Another view of Washington's office
  • Items related to Andre on the table in Washington's office
  • Tiled fireplace in Washington's office
  • Close up of the tiles
  • The windows in Washington's office which he ordered shuttered on the day of Andre's execution. In those days, a clear distant view could be had of the execution site from here.
  • Displays in the museum building on the grounds
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