American History

Anthony Rocco, a native of Sauquoit, spoke to the Greater Winfield Historical Society last week about some of the local historical events that took place during the Revolutionary War. He has been a volunteer with the National Park Service at Fort Stanwix in Rome, taken part in Revolutionary War re-enactments and works at Oriskany Battlefield. He shared numerous facts and stories on how this region played an important part in the Revolution.