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.
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 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.

Tablet erected by the Historical Society of Quaker Hill and Pawling
Contributed by the West Mountain Mission

Erected by Historical Society of Quaker Hill and Pawling.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1669.

Location. 41° 33.361′ N, 73° 35.648′ W. Marker is in Pawling, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is on East Main Street

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, 0.1 miles north of South Street, on the right when traveling north. Located behind the John Kane House. 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. In memory of General George Washington (here, next to this marker); Fredericksburg 1778 (here, next to this marker); John Kane House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Great Barbecue (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pawling World War I and Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pawling Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Memorial Trees (approx. 0.6 miles away); Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pawling.

Markers Behind the John Kane House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

2. Markers Behind the John Kane House

“The Great Barbecue Barbecue” marker is on the left, the “Fredericksburg 1778” marker is on the right. In the center is the “In memory of General George Washington” marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,408 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.