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  1. Peekskill Military Academy was a military academy for young men and women, founded in 1833 as Peekskill Academy, located in Peekskill, New York, United States.

  2. Peekskill Military Academy Alumni Association. The living alumni, faculty and friends of the academy. Members may post text, links, pics, videos, and we urge that you do so.

  3. Sep 10, 2011 · Learn about the 135-year history of Peekskill Military Academy, a prominent preparatory school that closed in 1968. Find out how alumni hope to revive the school and its traditions on a new site.

    • Jeff Canning
  4. The Peekskill Academy opened its doors in 1837 to 47 students, both boys and girls. In 1841 the Academy decided to admit only boys. By 1857 the Academy had become the Peekskill Military Academy.

  5. Peekskill Military Academy was a military academy for young men and women, founded in 1833 as Peekskill Academy, located in Peekskill, New York, United States. The academy was built by a hanging tree where a British spy was executed in 1777; his bones were discovered and relocated during construction of a dormitory in the 1860s.

  6. Apr 21, 2024 · What was the significance of military training at Peekskill Military Academy? The military training provided a sense of discipline and structure for the students, as well as potential career opportunities in the armed forces. Were there any efforts to revive Peekskill Military Academy after its closure?

  7. Apr 24, 2014 · Original 8mm video taken by my father of Peekskill Military Academy from 1956 through 1959. Footage is from my brother Joe's graduation in '59 as well as general marching on the parade...

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    • John G. Testa