Watervliet Arsenal

Watervliet Arsenal, the nation's oldest and, in many ways, newest, manufacturing arsenal. Founded in 1813 to support the Second War for Independence, the War of 1812, the arsenal has been a valuable resource ever since. In 1887, the arsenal became America's Cannon Factory. It is America's sole manufacturing facility for large caliber cannon in volume. Located along the Hudson River, just a few miles north of the state capital at Albany, Watervliet Arsenal continues to produce today's high tech, high powered weaponry. The guns manufactured at Watervliet Arsenal provide the firepower for the Army's main battlefield tank, the M1A1 Abrams.

Albany, NY

Albany is the capital of New York State. Albany was the second settlement in the 13 original American colonies. Its colonial history began when Englishman Henry Hudson, exploring for the Dutch East India Company, reached the area in 1609. In 1754, representatives of seven of the British North American Colonies met in the Albany Congress. Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania presented the Albany Plan of Union, the first formal proposal to unite the colonies. Today Albany is filled with many activities and sights for first time visitors and residents alike.

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