Greenwich Village in the American Revolutionary War: A Refuge, Battleground, and Military Outpost
During the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), Greenwich Village—now a bohemian and cultural hub in Lower Manhattan—was a far different place. In the late 18th century, it was a semi-rural suburb on the edge of New York City, known for its open land, country estates, and fresh air. But its peaceful reputation was upended by the […]