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Jun 26, 2026, 9:16 PM

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During the American Revolution, there were many battles that took place in The Bronx.

An unnamed battle occurred in the Van Cortlandt woods on July 3, 1781.

News 12 visited Van Cortlandt Park to see the site and learn more about other Revolutionary battles.