Category Archives: Arms & Armaments

“That his northern laurels would be turned into southern willows” Major General Horatio Gates Arrives to take command in North Carolina, July 25, 1780

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Rob Orrison

Opportunity knocked for Horatio Gates with the fall of Charleston, South Carlina in May 1780. A devastating loss for the Americans, with nearly 6,000 men of the Southern Army under Benjamin Lincoln surrendered to Sir Henry Clinton. Unless something wasn’t … Continue reading →

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240 Years ago Today in South Carolina: Lt. Col. Johann Christian Senf’s Journal and the Battle of Camden

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Rob Orrison

Today 240 years ago in the back country of South Carolina, General Horatio Gates and his “Grand Army” were encamped around Rugeleys Mills South Carolina. He had come a long way in a short amount of time with his army … Continue reading →

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“The Sword is Now Drawn…” The Powder Incident, Lexington and Concord moves Virginia to Revolution

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Rob Orrison

One of the most amazing parts of the events on April 19, 1775 is just how sophisticated the colonial information network was. As soon as Lt. Col. Francis Smith’s British Regulars began to move across the Charles River, riders fanned … Continue reading →

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The War on the Pennsylvania Frontier Part 1 of 5: Fort Roberdeau

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Bert Dunkerly

When we think of Pennsylvania in the Revolution, we often focus on sites like Independence Hall, Valley Forge, or Brandywine. The southeastern corner of the state was its most populated region, the center of its industry and commerce, and the … Continue reading →

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ERW in the Hudson Valley: 4th Annual ERW Trip

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Rob Orrison

Just over two weeks ago, ERW historians Billy Griffith, Phillip Greenwalt, Mark Maloy, Rob Orrison and Kevin Pawlak took a long weekend trip up to upstate New York. This was the fourth year that ERW authors have gotten together to take … Continue reading →

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“I Have not Yet Begun to Fight!” or Words to that Effect (September 23, 1779)

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Eric Sterner

John Paul Jones’ Most Famous Fight and a Motto that May not be Accurate Continue reading →

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Announcing the First Emerging Revolutionary War Symposium!

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Rob Orrison

Mark your calendars for September 28, 2019!  Emerging Revolutionary War is excited to announce that we are partnering with Gadsby’s Tavern Museum and The Lyceum of Alexandria, VA to bring to you a day long Symposium focusing on the American … Continue reading →

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“Elbow Room” for “Uncle Johnny”

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Phill Greenwalt

On this date in 1777, British General John Burgoyne surrendered to American General Horatio Gates around Saratoga, New York. This victory solidified French support for the fledgling American nation and became one of the turning points in the road to … Continue reading →

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“He Stood the Field with Great Bravery”; The Story of Major Andrew Leitch, Part 2

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Rob Orrison

After the Battle of Long Island, American forces evacuated to Manhattan Island. But with the British in command of the waters around New York, they easily could land their forces anywhere along Manhattan Island. On September 15th, the British crossed … Continue reading →

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AfterWARd, the new exhibit at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. A visit with Curator Kate Gruber

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Rob Orrison

If you have not made a trip to the new American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (the former Yorktown Victory Center) then you are missing out. Not only does the museum great exhibits on the causes of the war and the … Continue reading →

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