An illustration of the Battle of Long Island. Prominently shown is John Seward aiming his musket while Lord Stirling commands the Patriot army with the large contingent of Redcoats marching forward. The Marylanders stand beside The Stone House and the millpond escape waters are on lower right. Sussex County History Today: The Battle of Long Island During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are looking at... Columns 23 Jan 2026 | 12:46
An illustration Lord Stirling, depicting him with his “iron” mine (really a mix of zinc, iron, and manganese) behind him, the Wallkill River with an iron forge along it, and an example of his creation of beacon fires along the mountains to warn of enemy troop movements. Sussex County History Today: Lord Stirling During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 01 Dec 2025 | 12:10
