Category Archives: Civilian
April 19th Memories from Lexington
Leading up to the anniversary of April 19, 1775, we will be sharing some short remembrances from a few people who are from Lexington and Concord. This installment is by Rich Gillespie, a native of Lexington, Massachusetts. If you live in … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, British Leadership, Civilian, Memory, Minute Men, Revolutionary War
Tagged April 19, Battle of Concord, Battle of Lexington, Boy Scout, Boy Scouts, British, Colonial Williamsburg, Girl Scouts, John Hancock, Lexington, Lexington and Concord, Lexington Green, Minutemen, North Bridge, Sam Adams, Thomas Jefferson
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“The Pox and the Covenant: The Curious History of Science and Religion in Colonial Boston”
Looking for something to do midweek? Enjoy a Wednesday night at Shenandoah University and learn about an aspect of early American history. If in the lower Shenandoah Valley or can make the trek, join Shenandoah University’s History Fellows in welcoming … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Memory, Revolutionary War
Tagged Bill of Rights, Bill of Rights Institute, Charlottesville, Emerging Revolutionary War, George Washington, James Madison, Jonathan Noyalas, Shenandoah University, Shenandoah University's History Fellows, Shenandoah Valley, Thomas Jefferson, Virginia
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Women Speaking Softly: Female Voices of the Boston Massacre
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Katie Turner Getty “Fire! Fire! You dare not fire!” “Cowardly rascals!” “Lobsters!” Shouts pierced the icy stillness of the night as a raucous crowd gathered in Boston’s King Street on the night of March … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Common Soldier, Memory, Monuments, National Park Service, Revolutionary War
Tagged 29th Regiment of Foot, Boston, Boston Gazette, Boston Massacre, Captain Preston, Custom House, Elizabeth Avery, Freedom Trail, Jane Whitehouse, John Adams, Katie Turner Getty, King Street, Long Wharf, Paul Revere, Women History Month, Women in the Revolution
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Two Patriots: One Slave and One Free – James Armistead Lafayette and James Forten
Part Two by Malanna Henderson A hero who championed American independence was Revolutionary War hero James Forten; not particularly for what he did, but for what he didn’t do. At the tender age of fourteen, Forten became a prisoner of … Continue reading
Posted in Battles, Civilian, Common Soldier, Monuments, Personalities, Revolutionary War, Slavery
Tagged 1776, 1781, African Americans, American Revolution, Continental Congress, Continental Navy, HMS Jersey, James Armistead Lafayette, James Forten, Nathanael Greene, New York, Prison Ship, Putnam, Quaker, Revolutionary War, William Howard Taft
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“Boston Harbor a tea-pot this night!”
The town meeting held on the night of December 16, 1773 at the Old South Meeting House was no ordinary meeting. Boston was well known for its public meetings, but this one was different. Frequently city leaders called town meetings … Continue reading
Stepping Onto Long Wharf and Into History: The Day the British Came To Boston
Emerging Revolutionary War is honored to welcome guest historian Katie Turner Getty. A short biography is at the bottom of the post. In terms of historical significance, few American cities rival Boston, where shades and shadows of the Revolution can … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, British Leadership, Civilian, Monuments, Northern Theater, Personalities, Revolutionary War, Uncategorized
Tagged 1768, American Revolution, Boston, Boston Tea Party, British Parliament, Freedom Trail, John Hancock, Katie Turner Getty, Long Wharf, Paul Revere, Townshend Acts
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Defending the New Nation: The Fredericksburg Gun Manufacturing Plant
Part Two by historian Malanna Henderson The financial direction of the gunnery was put into the hands of Fielding Lewis. Born into a wealthy family at Warner Hall in Gloucester County, Virginia in 1725, Fielding was the third son of … Continue reading
