Category Archives: Memory
“Rev War Roundtable with ERW” Epic Moments of the American Revolution
This Sunday, at 7 pm, EST on our Facebook page, join Emerging Revolutionary War historians as they discuss “Epic Moments of the American Revolution.” What is an epic moment? This umbrella term will be discussed by using examples from the … Continue reading
“Rev War Roundtable with ERW” Father’s Day, Father of the Country
This Sunday, Father’s Day in the United States, join Emerging Revolutionary War for the next historian happy hour on the proverbial “Father of the Country” George Washington. As our historians discuss, converse, and share their knowledge, the “Rev War Revelry” … Continue reading
Review: American Rebels, How the Hancock, Adams, and Quincy Families Fanned the Flames of Revolution
Two of the above three last names are very familiar to even casual observers of American history. John Hancock, whose signature is readily apparent at the bottom of the Declaration of Independence, where it was joined by John Adams and … Continue reading
Following in Father’s Footsteps
On June 12, 1781, William Pitt, referred to as the “Younger” to differentiate from his father, Lord Chatham, William Pitt, and former prime minister of Great Britain during the Seven Years’ War, stood up in the House of Commons. Like … Continue reading
“Rev War Roundtable with ERW” War of 1812
The War of 1812 is considered by some historians as the end of the American Revolutionary Era. From the conflict, the United States will find a war hero and future president, Andrew Jackson and a poem by lawyer Francis Scott … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, National Park Service, Personalities, War of 1812
Tagged Andrew Jackson, Battle of New Orleans, Dan Davis, Emerging Revolutionary War, Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key, George Best, Harpers Ferry, Jim Bailey, Maryland, Phillip S. Greenwalt, War of 1812
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“Rev War Roundtable with ERW” Tavern Talk
When the idea was formulated, back in April, to do a Sunday evening Zoom/Facebook live type history hour, the emphasis behind this “happy hour” was to style it as a more informal chat. Our goal was to create a virtual … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Civilian, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Personalities, Politics, Revolutionary War, Social History, Women
Tagged American Revolution, Buckman Tavern, Emerging Revolutionary War, Fraunces Tavern, Gadsby Tavern, Historic Alexandria, Lexington and Concord, Lexington Historical Society, Liz Williams, New York City, Rev War Revelry, Rev War Roundtable with ERW, Robert Orrison, Sarah Kneeshaw, Stacey Fraser
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“Rev War Roundtable with ERW” Lays Siege at Yorktown
After our sojourn to the French and Indian War last Sunday, “Rev War Roundtable with ERW” returns to the American Revolution this weekend at 7 p.m. EST. Join Emerging Revolutionary War and a guest historian as they discuss, comment, and … Continue reading
Stolen Honor in Georgia
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Gabriel Neville. Thirty years ago, Dutch Henderson was “stomping through the woods” near Lake Sinclair in central Georgia when he stumbled upon an old gravestone. Some might have thought it an odd spot … Continue reading
Posted in Common Soldier, Emerging Revolutionary War, Memory, Monuments, Personalities, Revolutionary War
Tagged 8th Virginia Continental, American Revolution, Brandywine, Charleston, Continentals, Daughters of the American Revolution, Drury Jackson, Dutch Henderson, Emerging Revolutionary War, Gabriel Neville, Georgia, South Carolina, Valley Forge
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History after a Pandemic
The odds are good that you haven’t been able to visit some of your favorite Revolutionary War sites during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many of these locations rely on foot traffic for their annual income and may be struggling to stay … Continue reading
