The document provides an agenda and overview for a field experience at New Windsor Cantonment teaching about the Hudson Valley during the Revolutionary War era. It includes educational resources, demographics of 18th century America before the Revolution, details on government and daily life at the time. Biographies are given for several individuals from the period, including Henry Kneeland, Oliver Cromwell, Deborah Sampson, and Sarah Osborn Benjamin. Artifacts from the time like a Spanish dollar, Chinese porcelain, iron ax, musket, and stays are also briefly described.

1. New Windsor Cantonment Field Experience Beyond Field Trips: Teaching the Hudson Valley in Tough Times July 29, 2009

7. Who are Americans?

9. Henry Kneeland

15. Oliver Cromwell

18. Deborah Sampson

25. Sarah (Mathews) Osborn Benjamin

29. Spanish Milled Dollar (Piece of 8)

32. Chinese Porcelain Plate

35. Iron Ax

38. British Brown Bess Musket

41. Stays