Tag Archives: Anthony Wayne

A Portrait of John Cuppy

Posted on January 15, 2020 by

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes guest historian Gabriel Neville Most of the enlisted men of the Revolutionary War are faceless and forgotten—just names on lists. Biographies and painted portraits are honors that were reserved for officers. Even so, it is possible … Continue reading →

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Following Washington

Posted on December 19, 2019 by

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes guest historian Terry Rensel. I despise driving the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so for my drive from Fredericksburg, Virginia to Erie, Pennsylvania to visit family for Thanksgiving I decide to go cross-country to Cumberland, Maryland and then play … Continue reading →

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ERW Weekender: Remember Paoli!

Posted on December 13, 2019 by

On the night of September 20, 1777, while encamped in Chester County, PA just outside Philadelphia, a division of American soldiers was defeated in a swift surprise attack by a slightly smaller British force. American propagandists, in an effort to … Continue reading →

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ERW Weekender: Brandywine & Valley Forge

Posted on September 2, 2016 by

Emerging Revolutionary War is honored to welcome guest historian Daniel Welch to the blog. A brief biography of Mr. Welch is at the bottom of the post.  Several weeks ago I decided to take my usual weekend off of visiting … Continue reading →

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