Category Archives: Memory

Review: Rebels at Sea, Privateering in the American Revolution by Eric Jay Doulin

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Phill Greenwalt

“Many believed then and have believed since that privateering was a sideshow in the war” Furthermore, “privateering has long been given short shrift in general histories of the conflict, where privateers are treated as a minor theme if they are … Continue reading →

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Americana Corner

Posted on October 1, 2022 by erwpost

Emerging Revolutionary War checks in with Tom Hand and Americana Corner. Here is what has has been published on that blog for the month of September. Heading to Kentucky on the Wilderness RoadSeptember 6, 2022 The Wilderness Road, running from northeast Tennessee … Continue reading →

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“Rev War Revelry” Battle of North Point

Posted on September 17, 2022 by erwpost

On September 12, 1814, approximately 4,700 soldiers, a mix of British infantry and marines, were landed on the North Point peninsula, a jut of land between the Back and Patapsco River and on a direct line of march toward Baltimore. … Continue reading →

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2022 Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Liz Williams

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Rob Orrison

This week we interview our Symposium co-host, Liz Williams! Like all of our speakers, we asked Liz to answer a few questions about her passion for history. We appreciate Liz partnering with us for the third year to put on … Continue reading →

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2022 Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Norman Desmarais

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Rob Orrison

We are happy to welcome Norman Desmarais to our Third Annual Symposium on the American Revolution, co-hosted with Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, The Lyceum and Emerging Revolutionary War. This year’s theme is “The World Turned Upside: The American Revolution’s Impact on … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 31, 2022 by erwpost

Emerging Revolutionary War checks in with Tom Hand and Americana Corner. Here is what has has been published on that blog for the month of August. America Looks WestwardAugust 30, 2022 Americans have always had a yearning to move west and discover … Continue reading →

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2022 Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Eric Sterner

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Rob Orrison

We are happy to welcome Eric Sterner to our Third Annual Symposium on the American Revolution, co-hosted with Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, The Lyceum and Emerging Revolutionary War. This year’s theme is “The World Turned Upside: The American Revolution’s Impact on … Continue reading →

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Honoring Baron de Kalb and Baseball

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Rob Orrison

On August 19, 1780 the United States lost one of the most influential foreign officers that fought for the new nation during the American Revolution. Johann von Robais, Baron de Kalb migrated to the United States along with the Marquis … Continue reading →

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“Rev War Revelry” Nathanael Greene, Quartermaster

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Phill Greenwalt

In March 1778, Major General Nathanael Greene finally consented to become the quartermaster for the Continental army then encamped at Valley Forge. He was loathe to give up his position as a line commander in charge of a division of … Continue reading →

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2022 Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Kate Egner Gruber

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Rob Orrison

We are happy to welcome Kate Egner Gruber to our Third Annual Symposium on the American Revolution, co-hosted with Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, The Lyceum and Emerging Revolutionary War. This year’s theme is “The World Turned Upside: The American Revolution’s Impact … Continue reading →

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