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Author Archives: Phill Greenwalt
Review: Rethinking America From Empire to Republic by John M. Murrin
In the introduction, Andrew Shankman narrows down the one word that has driven the history career of Dr. John M. Murrin; “Anglicization.” (page 1). This process happened in a period of approximately 60 years, as the colonists along the eastern … Continue reading
Uncovering the Continental Army in Morristown
Part of an ongoing series about the Continental Army in Morristown, New Jersey. To read previous posts, click here. All that remains is a historical marker, on the side of North Park Place across the street from Morristown Green. For … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Continental Leadership, Memory, Monuments, National Park Service, Northern Theater, Revolutionary War
Tagged American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, Arnold's Tavern, Continental Army, Emerging Revolutionary War, George Washington, Morristown, Morristown Green, Morristown National Historical Park, New Jersey
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Uncovering the Continental Army in Morristown
Part of an ongoing series of about the Continental Army in Morristown, New Jersey. For the first post, click here. “The smallpox has made such head in every quarter that I find it impossible to keep it from spreading thro’ … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Common Soldier, Memory, Revolutionary War
Tagged American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, Army Heritage Center Foundation, Continental Army, Emerging Revolutionary War, First Baptist Church, George Washington, Morristown, Morristown National Historical Park, Smallpox
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Uncovering the Continental Army in Morristown
Approximately one month ago, I took a temporary detail assignment to Morristown National Historical Park. The national park preserves the winter cantonments of the Continental Army during the American Revolution; including the harshest winter, weather-wise, of the entire war, in … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Campaigns, Common Soldier, Continental Leadership, Memory, Northern Theater, Revolutionary War
Tagged American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, Continental Army, Continental Encampment, George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, Morristown, Morristown National Historical Park, National Park Service, New Jersey
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A Title
When writing a book, one of the most important initial aspects is picking a title. The author needs one that is expressive, attracts attention, but has some overall tie-in that provides a fitting capture of the essence of the book. … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Book Review, British Leadership, Campaigns, Memory, National Park Service
Tagged 1775, A Single Blow, April 19, Battles of Lexington and Concord, Lexington and Concord, Minute Man National Historical Park, Phillip S. Greenwalt, Rob Orrison
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