Tag Archives: Battles of Lexington and Concord
North Carolina’s Response to the 1775 Battle of Lexington and Concord
Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes guest historian Travis Copeland Rumors roared throughout the Colonies in the Spring of 1775. From Watertown, Massachusetts with an earnest pen, a letter was taken down at 10am on Wednesday Morning, April 19, 1775. Reports had … Continue reading
A Title
When writing a book, one of the most important initial aspects is picking a title. The author needs one that is expressive, attracts attention, but has some overall tie-in that provides a fitting capture of the essence of the book. … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Book Review, British Leadership, Campaigns, Memory, National Park Service
Tagged 1775, A Single Blow, April 19, Battles of Lexington and Concord, Lexington and Concord, Minute Man National Historical Park, Phillip S. Greenwalt, Rob Orrison
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Dr. Prescott, Love & War
Love brought Dr. Samuel Prescott, a practicing physician, to the town of Lexington on the night of April 18, 1775. The young doctor was courting Ms. Lydia Mulliken, when the alarm of the British soldiers marching from Boston went out … Continue reading
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Tagged Abel Prescott, Battles of Lexington and Concord, British, Concord, Dr. Samuel Prescott, Lexington, Lexington and Concord, militia, Minute Man National Historical Park, Minute Men, Paul Revere, William Dawes
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Lexington, 242 years later
Lexington Green 242 years later, the question still remains…. Who fired first?
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Tagged Battle of Lexington, Battles of Lexington and Concord, British, British Army, Lexington, Lexington and Concord, Lexington Green, militia, Minutemen
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Revolutionary Projects in Concord, Massachusetts
Recently, ERW members Phil Greenwalt and Rob Orrison spent the 241st anniversary of the opening of the American Revolution in the outskirts of Boston in Concord, Massachusetts. It was a whirlwind trip of research, photos and most importantly meeting the … Continue reading
Through the Lense of History: May 3, 1775
Often the study of history can ground us and make us feel less “unique.” This allows us to hopefully put our own experiences into perspective and be able to hopefully learn from lessons of the past. Many today complain … Continue reading
240th Anniversary of the “Shot Heard Around the World”
As we remember the events around Bennett Place this weekend, keep in mind our friends near Boston are commemorating another important anniversary. Today marks the 240th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord. To read more about the events taking … Continue reading
“A Negro Man”: Prince Estabrook of Lexington
As the British under Lt. Col. Francis Smith marched out of Lexington on the morning of April 19th, they left behind them 18 American casualties. One of these men who suffered wounds that morning was Prince Estabrook. Estabrook was unlike … Continue reading
Another Anniversary to Commemorate Next Week
As we observe the beginning of the end of the American Civil War this week at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, another anniversary is just around the corner. 240 years and 10 days ago and approximately 630 miles the first shots … Continue reading
The Shot Heard Round the World
Today, we are pleased to welcome back guest author Kate Gruber. When American colonists reached for their newspapers on the morning of April 20, 1775—the day after the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord—they did not see the words … Continue reading
Emerging Revolutionary War Era 