Category Archives: Battlefields & Historic Places

Rise and Fight Again for Southern Revolutionary History

Posted on June 9, 2019 by

From our friends at American Battlefield Trust (ABT). To learn more about the ABT, click here. At stake are 31 acres associated with two Southern Campaign Revolutionary War battlefields, Hanging Rock in South Carolina and Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina. At … Continue reading →

Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Campaigns, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, National Park Service, Preservation, Southern Theater | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Press Release: Veterans Dig History in Groundbreaking Project at Saratoga Battlefield

Posted on June 2, 2019 by

From our friends at American Battlefield Trust (ABT), for more information about the ABT click here.   Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam veterans have returned to the battlefield.  But instead of the Middle East or Southeast Asia, they are mustering at … Continue reading →

Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Memory, National Park Service, Preservation, Revolutionary War | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Battle of Fort San Carlos – Westernmost Battle of the American Revolution

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

St. Louis, Missouri is considered the gateway to the west for the United States beginning in the 19th century. In the 18th century, St. Louis was not on the radar of many in the burgeoning United States. However, the westernmost … Continue reading →

Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Campaigns, Civilian, Common Soldier, Memory, Revolutionary War | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

George Washington, Daniel Morgan, and Winchester, Virginia on Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2019 by

I’ve been intermittently visiting Winchester, VA for years, usually with an eye toward understanding its place in the Civil War.  Tradition has it that no town changed hands more frequently. But, the town also has a prominent, if sometimes overlooked, … Continue reading →

Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Continental Leadership, French and Indian War, Monuments, Personalities, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Announcement: Tours of Camden Battlefield and Hobkirk’s Hill

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

From our friends at the Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution comes this announcement of a Corps of Discovery tour that will cover the battles mentioned above. Led by historians David P. Reuwer and Charles B. Baxley, this comprehensive tour will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Monuments, Revolutionary War, Southern Theater | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

ERW Weekender: In the Footsteps of James Madison

Posted on April 26, 2019 by

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes guest historian Kate Bitely  In the Foot Steps of James Madison. Spring is finally here in Virginia and if you are looking for a place to explore that offers a great outdoor experience, get in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Continental Congress, Continental Leadership, Emerging Revolutionary War, Monuments, Personalities, Preservation, Revolutionary War | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Shot Heard in Youngstown?

Posted on April 19, 2019 by

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes historian Dan Welch As we commemorate the 244th anniversary of the engagements at Lexington and Concord, it is an opportunity to reflect upon this moment’s importance in American history. The results of what happened in April … Continue reading →

Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Monuments, Northern Theater, Photography, Preservation, Revolutionary War | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment