Pawling in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Great Barbecue

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

1. The Great Barbecue Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A section of the Continental Army of the Revolutionary War was stationed on the western slopes of Quaker Hill from September 16, to November 28, 1778.
The Great Barbecue Occurred on the hillside across this road.
October 17, 1778 It commemorated the first anniversary of the surrender of the British under Gen. Burgoyne to the Americans at Saratoga, New York.
General George Washington Led the parade from his headquarters at the John Kane house. Among the officers present were Major Generals Gates, Greene, McDougall, Baron Steuben, Baron DeKalb, Brigadier Generals Nixon, Parsons, Smallwood, Knox, Hand, Patterson, and Wayne. Sky rockets and cannon were discharged in honor of the celebration.

Erected 1971 by Historical Society of Quaker Hill and Vicinity.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1683.

Location. 41° 33.254′ N, 73° 35.629′ W. Marker is in Pawling, New York, in Dutchess County

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. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and South Street, on the left when traveling north on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pawling NY 12564, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fredericksburg 1778 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); In memory of General George Washington (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named The Great Barbecue (about 700 feet away); John Kane House (about 700 feet away); Pawling World War I and Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Pawling Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Methodist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Memorial Trees (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pawling.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

2. The Great Barbecue Marker

Marker by the Flagpole image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

3. Marker by the Flagpole

1776 – 1976
This flagpole, a gift to the Town of Pawling from the Pawling Bicentennial Committee, in loving memory of those gallant Americans who fought so valiantly against superior forces to ensure that all Americans might enoy the blessings of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
Dedicated July 4, 1976

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,387 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.