The Eagle, the Bell, and other Fragments from the Intersecting Stories of Queen Anne’s Chapel and Fort Hunter.

This article focuses on the intertwined histories of Queen Anne’s Chapel and Fort Hunter in early 18th-century New York, highlighting their roles in English colonial, religious, and military strategies among the Mohawk people. Established in 1712 under the auspices of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (SPG) and supported by figures such as Governor-General Robert Hunter and Sir William Johnson, the chapel served as a missionary site for Anglican ministry, while Fort Hunter functioned as a military garrison to assert English presence and protect allied Mohawk communities. Over the decades, these institutions reflected shifting imperial priorities, cross-cultural tensions, and the complexities of colonial-Indigenous relations, culminating in their decline during the American Revolution when Loyalist and Patriot allegiances divided the region. Archaeological investigations since the late 20th century have begun to uncover physical remains of the fort and surrounding Mohawk settlements, offering material insights that complement historical records and illuminate the lived experiences of both colonial and Indigenous occupants.